Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 30454
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Johann Strauss Jr.An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
Vinyl pressings
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1977
10 pressings9 countriesRomanticChoralClassical
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
2 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Rhodesia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor ARL 1 2754RCA Red Seal ARL 1 2754
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Red Seal RL 30454First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | RCA Victor ARL 1 2754 / RCA Red Seal ARL 1 2754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7160LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7160 / RCA Red Seal VRLI 7160LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Red Seal RL12754LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-2754 / RCA ARL1-2754LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RX-2396 / RCA Red Seal RL-30454LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Classique RL 30454LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 619-PLP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca SLK 16 619-PLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1An Der Schönen Blauen Donau6:18
- A2Bitteschön4:01
- A3G'schichten Aus Dem Wienerwald4:46
- A4Sängerlust3:30
- A5Rosen Aus Dem Süden4:30
- B1Vergnügunszug3:15
- B2Unter Donner Und Blitz3:39
- B3Kaiserwalzer6:45
- B3Leichtes Blut2:38
- B5Wiener Blut6:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau are there?
10 vinyl pressings of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was An Der Schönen Blauen Donau first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, Rhodesia. One of them is RCA Red Seal RL 30454.
How do I tell if my copy of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RL 30454, ARL 1 2754) 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 An Der Schönen Blauen Donau 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.
