Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BA 24002Bellaphon BA 24002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CM BA 24002 ARunout A, stamped
CM BA 24002 BRunout B, stamped
Wolfgang AmbrosDer Watzmann Ruft
Vinyl pressings
Der Watzmann Ruft
by Wolfgang Ambros · 1974
12 pressings3 countriesPop RockRadioplayVolksmusikSchlager
Der Watzmann Ruft was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Der Watzmann Ruft
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BA 24002Bellaphon BA 24002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BA 24002-A-2Runout side A, stamped
BA-24002/B etRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Bacillus Records BA 24002 / Bellaphon BA 24002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Bellaphon BA 24001LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Bacillus Records BA 24002 / Bellaphon BA 24002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Bellaphon 270•01•022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Bellaphon 9668911LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Bellaphon 9668911LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | Bellaphon 4003099668973LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Bacillus Records BA 24002 / Bellaphon BA 24002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Bacillus Records BA 24002 / Bellaphon BA 24002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 3301LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon 27 01 022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon 270·01·022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Volkschor: Hollaröhdulliöh / Overture / Prolog7:35
- A2Lied: Hollaröhdulliöh / Gespräch Der Knechte, 1. Teil3:30
- A3Lied: Hollaröhdulliöh , 2. Teil / Szene: "Das Rufen"4:03
- A4Lied: Der Berg4:26
- B1Szene: "Die Jagd"1:45
- B2Lied: Oh St. Hubertus / Gespräch Der Knechte, 2. Teil4:30
- B3Lied: Die Gailtalerin, 1. Teil / Szene: "Die Gailtalerin"3:57
- B4Lied: Die Gailtalerin, 2. Teil / Szene: "Der Kampf"3:12
- B5Lied: Aufi, Aufi! / Szene: "Der Berg Holt Sich Den Buben"4:48
- B6Lied: Er Fallt / Szene: "Das Maß Ist Noch Nicht Voll"3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Watzmann Ruft are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Der Watzmann Ruft are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Der Watzmann Ruft first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Austria, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland. One of them is Bacillus Records BA 24002.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Watzmann Ruft is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 24002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CM BA 24002 A and CM BA 24002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Watzmann Ruft on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.