US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Classics MG 50019Mercury MG 50019
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG 50019A MF9 A1side 1, stamped
YMG 50019B MF9 D2side 2, stamped
Johann Strauss Jr.Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss
Vinyl pressings
Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1953
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50019
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Mercury MG 50019First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Mercury Classics MG 50019 / Mercury MG 50019First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Mercury Classics MG 50019 / Mercury MLP 7506LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 18000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Wing Records MGW 14000LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury Wing MGW 14000LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Wing Records WL1000 / MGW 14000 / Wing Records WL.1000LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips G 06404 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Wing Records WL1000 / Wing Records WL.1000LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Mercury MMA 11086 (MG 50019)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Wiener Blut, Op. 354
- A2Wine, Women And Song, Op. 333
- B1Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op. 325
- B2The Emperor, Op. 437
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1965.
When was Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury Classics MG 50019.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Great Waltzes by Johann Strauss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMG 50019A MF9 A1 and YMG 50019B MF9 D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Great Waltzes by Johann 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.
