US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Period Records SHO ST 324
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB SHO 324 ASIDE A [STAMPED]
PB SHO 324 BSIDE B [STAMPED]
1-31-59SIDE A [Hand-Written]
Emmerich Kálmán"Countess Maritza"
Vinyl pressings
"Countess Maritza"
by Emmerich Kálmán · 1959
10 pressings7 countriesClassical
"Countess Maritza" 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 "Countess Maritza"
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Period Records SHO ST 324First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-E-333 / Elite Special LPSV-E-333LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Saga SAGA 5397LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Saga SAGA 5397LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-E-333 / Elite Special LPSV-E-333LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Romania | Eurostar CDS-092 / Casa de discuri Stîngă CDS-092LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Viennaphon 4013LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 52031 / CBS 52031LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris SG 6530LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Elite Special SOLP-3221LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Ouverture
- A2Wenn Es Abend Wird
- A3Entrance Of Maritza
- A4Bruderlein, Schwesterlein
- A5Ich Bitte, Nicht Lachen
- B1Junger Mann Ein Maedchen Liebt
- B2Komm' Zigany
- B3Wenn Ich Abends Schlafen Gehe
- B4Herr Gott, Was Ist Denn Heut' Los
- B5Geigenschallen
- B6Mein Lieber Schatz
- B7Braunes Maedel
- B8Einmal Moecht' Ich Wieder Tanzen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Countess Maritza" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of "Countess Maritza" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1994.
When was "Countess Maritza" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Period Records SHO ST 324.
How do I tell if my copy of "Countess Maritza" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHO ST 324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB SHO 324 A and PB SHO 324 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Countess Maritza" 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.