Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro ZOR-5.033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Carl OrffCarmina Burana
Vinyl pressings
Carmina Burana
by Carl Orff · 1973
11 pressings4 countriesChoralModernClassical
Carmina Burana was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Carmina Burana
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Zafiro ZOR-5.033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | PYE Collector GSGC 15001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Saphir INT 120.826 / Saphir 120.826LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1978 | Spain | Zafiro ZTV-52LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Marfer M. 55.049 S.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | PRT GSGC 2000LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Sovisa SLP. 30.146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Saphir INT 120.826 / Saphir 120.826LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sonopresse UM 64017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Saphir 25 731-1 SBLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Saphir 29 368-8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Carmina Burana
- Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi
- Primo Vere
- Uf Dem Anger
- In Taberna
- Cour D'Amours
- Blanziflor And Helena
- Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmina Burana are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carmina Burana are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Carmina Burana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Spain. One of them is Zafiro ZOR-5.033.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmina Burana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZOR-5.033) 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 Carmina Burana 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.
