US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37547
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
34416 SQ-1-37547-G2Side A
34416 SQ-2-37547-G2Side B
Emil WaldteufelWaltzes
Vinyl pressings
Waltzes
by Emil Waldteufel · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 069-03270
- Format
- LP
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 31C 063 03270 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03270
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-03 270 QDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-03 270 Q
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
03 270 A - 1- QRunout, Side 1, stamped
03 270 B - 1- QRunout, Side 2, stamped
1C 063-03 270 Q AMatrix, Side 1 label
1C 063-03 270 Q BMatrix, Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 063 03270 QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03270First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 069-03270First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-03 270 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-03 270 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records S-37547First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice EDS 7070LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice ESD 7070LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice ESD 7070LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С10 18931 008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия С10 18931 008LP | LP |
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия С10 18931 008LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records RL-32090LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Très Jolie8:22
- A2Les Sirènes7:52
- A3Pluie De Diamants8:52
- B1Pomone8:34
- B2The Grenadiers6:42
- B3Mon Rêve, Op. 1519:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Waltzes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, France, Brazil, Germany. One of them is Angel Records S-37547.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-37547, 2 C 069-03270, 31C 063 03270 Q, C 069-03270) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 34416 SQ-1-37547-G2 and 34416 SQ-2-37547-G2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waltzes 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.