US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY2245Side 1 stamped
L2 RY2246Side 2 stamped
L2RY-2245Side 1 label
L2RY-2246Side 2 label
Fritz ReinerStrauss Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Strauss Waltzes
by Fritz Reiner · 1961
16 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Strauss Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Strauss Waltzes
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2500
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2RP-2243-14S I A1Side 1 runout
L2RP-2244-1IS I A1Side 2 runout
L2RP2243Side 1 label
L2RP2244Side 2 label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY2445-15S Λ1 IRunout Side 1 [Stamped]
L2 RY2446-11S I Λ1Runout Side 2 [Stamped]
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY2245Side A
L2 RY2246Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2500First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1127LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1127LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | RCA Victrola VL 89033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5228LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Classic Records LSC-2500 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1994 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500 / Classic Records LSC-2500LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 1994 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500 / Classic Records LSC 2500LP, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS 1127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2500LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2500 / Classic Records LSC 2500LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Vienna Blood, Op. 3548:49
- A2Artists' Life, Op. 3166:46
- A3My Life Is Love And Laughter (Mein Lebenslauf Ist Lieb' Und Lust)6:38
- B1Roses From The South, Op. 3888:36
- B2Treasure Waltz, Op. 418 (From "The Gypsy Baron")8:00
- B3Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 3242:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1994.
When was Strauss Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2500.
How do I tell if my copy of Strauss Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2500, LM-2500, LSC 2500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 RY2245 and L2 RY2246. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strauss 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.
