Germany
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 243 EPHPolydor EPH 20 243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Helmut Zacharias And His OrchestraEin Walzer-„Strauß“
Vinyl pressings
Ein Walzer-„Strauß“
by Helmut Zacharias And His Orchestra · 1956
11 pressings4 countriesRomanticLight MusicClassical
Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Ein Walzer-„Strauß“
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 243 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 243First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 20 243 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 2437", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Polydor 21 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 20 243 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 2437", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Polydor EPH 202437", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 20 243 / Polydor 20 243 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Dorfschwalben Aus Österreich
- A2An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
- B1Wiener Blut
- B2Künstlerleben
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1962.
When was Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 20 243 EPH, released November 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 243 EPH) 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 Ein Walzer-„Strauß“ 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.