UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 555
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11515-2WRunout Stamped Side A
ZAL-11516-3WRunout Stamped Side B
Gustav MahlerDas Lied Von Der Erde
Vinyl pressings
Das Lied Von Der Erde
by Gustav Mahler · 1972
13 pressings9 countriesOrchestraLate RomanticLiedClassical
Das Lied Von Der Erde was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Das Lied Von Der Erde
5 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 26292
- Format
- LP · Gatefold Cover
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 555
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 11 515Side A center label
ZAL 11 516Side B center label
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L25C-3030
- Format
- LP
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L20C 2090
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Decca SET 555First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records L25C-3030First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records L20C 2090First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SET 555First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records OS 26292First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records SLA 1050LP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SET 555LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSDC-70691 / Decca LSDC-70691LP | LP |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca SET 555LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Netherlands | Decca 414 066-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Decca 414 066-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | USA & Canada | London Records 414 066-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SET 555 / Decca 6.41659LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Das Lied Von Der Erde
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Das Lied Von Der Erde are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Das Lied Von Der Erde are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Das Lied Von Der Erde first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Decca SET 555.
How do I tell if my copy of Das Lied Von Der Erde is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 555, OS 26292, L25C-3030, L20C 2090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11515-2W and ZAL-11516-3W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Das Lied Von Der Erde 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.
