Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 71 563
- Format
- LP, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B S 3A 2918 A-4Side A
B S 3A 2918 B-6Side B
Johann Strauss Jr.Die Fledermaus
Vinyl pressings
Die Fledermaus
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1964
18 pressings4 countriesOperettaClassical
Die Fledermaus was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Die Fledermaus
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 71 566 XEEurodisc 71567 XFE
- Format
- LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 3A 2918 ASide A
S 3A 2918 BSide B
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 71 567 XE
- Format
- LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 3A 2918 ASide A
S 3A 2918 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Eurodisc 71 563First yearLP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Eurodisc 71 566 XE / Eurodisc 71567 XFEFirst yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Eurodisc 71 567 XEFirst yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4242 / World Record Club ST-4243LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4242 / World Record Club T-4243LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S-4242 / World Record Club S-4243LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S-4242 / World Record Club S-4243LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1975 | Germany | Eurodisc 88 610 XDE / Eurodisc 88 608 XELP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Eurodisc 63 814LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00256 / World Record Club R-00257LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-00256 / World Record Club R-00257LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Eurodisc 71566 / ST PL 71567 / Eurodisc 71 563 / 71 565LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Eurodisc 71 567LP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Eurodisc 71 567 XELP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Everest S-463/2LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Everest S-463/2LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Everest S-463/2LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Everest S-463/2LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Die Fledermaus
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Fledermaus are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Die Fledermaus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1978.
When was Die Fledermaus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Eurodisc 71 563.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Fledermaus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71 563, 71 566 XE, 71 567 XE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B S 3A 2918 A-4 and B S 3A 2918 B-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Fledermaus 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.
