Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 1110 1584
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bedřich SmetanaRichard III / Haakon Jarl / Wallenstein’s Camp / Shakespearean March
Vinyl pressings
Richard III / Haakon Jarl / Wallenstein’s Camp / Shakespearean March
by Bedřich Smetana · 1974
11 pressings3 countriesClassical
Richard III 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 Richard III
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 1584First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 10 1584LP | LP |
| 1975 | France | Supraphon 27972LP | LP |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 10 1584LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 10 1584LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 10 1584LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 10 1584LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 10 1584LP, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Repress, Quadraphonic |
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 10 1584-1011LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 10 1584-1 011LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Supraphon 27 972 KKLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Richard III (Symphonic Poem For Orchestra)12:55
- A2Wallenstein’s Camp (Symphonic Poem For Orchestra)15:45
- B1Haakon Jarl (Symphonic Poem For Orchestra)16:00
- B2Solemn March For Shakespeare Celebrations7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Richard III are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Richard III are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1991.
When was Richard III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon 1110 1584.
How do I tell if my copy of Richard III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1110 1584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Richard III 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.
