US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP5544-2SRunout, side A
G2 RP5545-3SRunout, side B
G2RP-5544Label, side A
G2RP-5545Label, side B
Arthur FiedlerWaltzes By The Strauss Family
Vinyl pressings
Waltzes By The Strauss Family
by Arthur Fiedler · 1956
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Waltzes By The Strauss Family was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Waltzes By The Strauss Family
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP5544-1S I A1Side A runout
G2 RP5545-1S I C1Side B runout
G2RP-5544Side A label
G2RP-5545Side B label
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP5544-2SRunout, side A
G2 RP5545-3SRunout, side B
G2RP-5544Label, side A
G2RP-5545Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1106 / His Master's Voice CLP.1106LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2028 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2028LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | RCA Camden CDS 1085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Camden CDS 1085LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Rca Victor Sello Rojo MRL-1115LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Where The Citrons Bloom, Op. 364
- A2Secret Attractions, Op. 173
- A3One Thousand And One Nights, Op. 364
- B1Doctrines, Op. 79
- B2Music Of The Spheres, Op. 235
- B3Roses From The South, Op. 388
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzes By The Strauss Family are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Waltzes By The Strauss Family are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1971.
When was Waltzes By The Strauss Family first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2028.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltzes By The Strauss Family is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2 RP5544-2S and G2 RP5545-3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waltzes By The Strauss Family 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.
