UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2184
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Birgit NilssonTristan Und Isolde (Excerpts)
Vinyl pressings
Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts)
by Birgit Nilsson · 1959
24 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts)
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5559
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-4651-4KRunout, side A (stamped)
ARL-4652-4KRunout, side B (stamped)
ARL-4651Label, side A
ARL-4652Label, side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2184
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLM 2184
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4661-1E
ZAL-4652-1E
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | New Zealand | Decca SXLM 2184First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2184First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5559First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2184First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 5559LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 5559LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | London Records OS 25138 / London Records OS.25138LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records 5537 / London Records X.5537LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 576LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | phonoclub 8 20 576 / ETERNA 8 20 576LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 576LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca SXL 20505-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca JB 58LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Ace Of Diamonds 9-42.612 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 612LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9138LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records OS 25138LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 70741 / Decca SAD 563-BLP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 20 505LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca 70741 / Decca ( SAD 563-B )LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20505-BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 20 505LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records 5537 / London Records X.5537LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records OS 25138LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OS 25138 / London Records OS.25138LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Act 1 - Prelude
- A2Act 3 - Mild Und Leise (Liebestod)
- BAct 1 Scene 3 - Weh, Ach Wehe! Dies Zu Dulden
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1994.
When was Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SXL 2184.
How do I tell if my copy of Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 2184, LXT 5559, SXLM 2184) 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 Tristan Und Isolde (Excerpts) 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.