US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3624
- Format
- LP, Album
EsperantoDanse Macabre
Vinyl pressings
Danse Macabre
by Esperanto · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesProg RockRock
Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3624
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 3648 M1 [MR logo] △ 18767 (1)Side A runout
A&M SP 3648 M2 L-REPL. [MR logo] △ 18767-X (2)Side B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3624
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS.63624
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3624
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 87 746 IT
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 87 746 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 63624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | A&M Records AML-213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | A&M Records AML-213First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records AMLS-48,056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMLS.63624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3624First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMLS.63624LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Journey10:13
- A2The Castle3:31
- A3The Duel7:03
- B1The Cloister5:28
- B2The Decision5:57
- B3The Prisoner7:25
- B4Danse Macabre1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Danse Macabre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-3624.
How do I tell if my copy of Danse Macabre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3624, AMLS.63624, 87 746 IT, SLAM 63624) 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 Danse Macabre 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.
