Wurlitzer
Serial Number Lookup
Instantly determine the age, production year, and origin of your Wurlitzer piano using our historical archive.
Wurlitzer Serial Number Chart
Our archive holds 83 Wurlitzer entries covering 1901 to 1992, spanning serial numbers 480 to 2,205,000.
Each row gives the first serial number of that year, so a number falling between two rows belongs to the earlier one. Where a chart skips years, the range covered is shown instead of a single year.
Main sequence
36 entries · 1901–1936
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 480 – 1,429 |
| 1902 | 1,430 – 1,909 |
| 1903 | 1,910 – 2,999 |
| 1904 | 3,000 – 4,499 |
| 1905 | 4,500 – 5,999 |
| 1906 | 6,000 – 7,499 |
| 1907 | 7,500 – 8,999 |
| 1908 | 9,000 – 10,299 |
| 1909 | 10,300 – 11,599 |
| 1910 | 11,600 – 12,999 |
| 1911 | 13,000 – 13,999 |
| 1912 | 14,000 – 14,999 |
| 1913 | 15,000 – 18,999 |
| 1914 | 19,000 – 21,999 |
| 1915 | 22,000 – 24,999 |
| 1916 | 25,000 – 27,999 |
| 1917 | 28,000 – 31,999 |
| 1918 | 32,000 – 35,999 |
| 1919 | 36,000 – 39,999 |
| 1920 | 40,000 – 44,999 |
| 1921 | 45,000 – 48,999 |
| 1922 | 49,000 – 52,999 |
| 1923 | 53,000 – 57,999 |
| 1924 | 58,000 – 62,999 |
| 1925 | 63,000 – 76,999 |
| 1926 | 77,000 – 79,999 |
| 1927 | 80,000 – 84,999 |
| 1928 | 85,000 – 92,999 |
| 1929 | 93,000 – 111,999 |
| 1930 | 112,000 – 117,999 |
| 1931 | 118,000 – 126,499 |
| 1932 | 126,500 – 130,299 |
| 1933 | 130,300 – 133,299 |
| 1934 | 133,300 – 135,999 |
| 1935 | 136,000 – 138,699 |
| 1936 | 138,700 – 144,100 |
Main sequence
47 entries · 1937–1992
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 150,000 – 174,999 |
| 1938 | 175,000 – 179,999 |
| 1939 | 180,000 – 194,999 |
| 1940 | 195,000 – 209,999 |
| 1941 | 210,000 – 224,999 |
| 1942–1945 | 225,000 – 329,999 |
| 1946 | 330,000 – 332,999 |
| 1947 | 333,000 – 339,999 |
| 1948 | 340,000 – 369,999 |
| 1949 | 370,000 – 399,999 |
| 1950 | 400,000 – 418,999 |
| 1951 | 419,000 – 443,999 |
| 1952 | 444,000 – 474,450 |
| 1953–1954 | 474,451 – 536,999 |
| 1955–1959 | 537,000 – 656,999 |
| 1960 | 657,000 – 714,999 |
| 1961 | 715,000 – 759,999 |
| 1962 | 760,000 – 814,999 |
| 1963 | 815,000 – 859,999 |
| 1964 | 860,000 – 904,999 |
| 1965 | 905,000 – 944,999 |
| 1966 | 945,000 – 984,999 |
| 1967 | 985,000 – 1,024,999 |
| 1968–1969 | 1,025,000 – 1,104,999 |
| 1970 | 1,105,000 – 1,144,999 |
| 1971 | 1,145,000 – 1,174,999 |
| 1972 | 1,175,000 – 1,204,999 |
| 1973 | 1,205,000 – 1,234,999 |
| 1974 | 1,235,000 – 1,265,999 |
| 1975 | 1,266,000 – 1,295,999 |
| 1976 | 1,296,000 – 1,384,999 |
| 1977 | 1,385,000 – 1,494,999 |
| 1978 | 1,495,000 – 1,549,999 |
| 1979 | 1,550,000 – 1,594,999 |
| 1980 | 1,595,000 – 1,644,999 |
| 1981 | 1,645,000 – 1,699,999 |
| 1982 | 1,700,000 – 1,724,999 |
| 1983 | 1,725,000 – 1,774,999 |
| 1984 | 1,775,000 – 1,824,999 |
| 1985 | 1,825,000 – 1,849,999 |
| 1986 | 1,850,000 – 1,899,999 |
| 1987 | 1,900,000 – 2,019,999 |
| 1988 | 2,020,000 – 2,054,999 |
| 1989 | 2,055,000 – 2,079,999 |
| 1990 | 2,080,000 – 2,114,999 |
| 1991 | 2,115,000 – 2,144,999 |
| 1992 | 2,145,000 – 2,205,000 |
Figures are drawn from published factory and historical listings and are checked for continuity; where a source is ambiguous we say so rather than guess. Spotted something wrong? Use the correction link on any result.
Dating Your Wurlitzer Piano
Wurlitzer was a major American manufacturer known for both pianos and electric instruments, with piano production spanning high-quality early models to widely distributed consumer instruments before becoming a defunct piano brand.
Where to Find the Serial Number
To accurately date your Wurlitzer, you first need to locate its serial number. On most pianos, this is stamped on the gold-colored cast iron plate inside the instrument.
- On Uprights: Open the top lid and look inside. The number is usually printed on the plate near the top, often toward the center or right side.
- On Grands: Slide the music desk back or remove it. Look at the cast iron plate between the tuning pins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is my Wurlitzer piano?
By entering your serial number into the lookup tool above, our system checks it against historical production records to tell you the exact year, or range of years, your piano was built.
Where was my Wurlitzer made?
Historically, Wurlitzer pianos originated in United States. The specific factory of your piano may vary depending on the production year and model prefix.
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