Vinyl pressings
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1973
Kaiserwalzer / Emperor Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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.
2530 316 =3 S1 ℗ 1973 320Side A runout var. 1
2530 316 S2 ℗ 1973 320Side B runout var. 1
25 30 316 =451 320 1 D BSide A runout var. 2
2530 316 =2 S2 ℗ 1973 320 1A 1̷A̷ A HSide B runout var. 2
2530 316 S1 ℗ 1973 320 8 1 XSide A (stamped) variant 1
2530 316 S2 ℗ 1973 320 9 1 X̶̷ CSide B (stamped) variant 1
2530 316 S1 ℗ 1973 320 1 A1Runout side A (stamped) variant 2 [the "A1" is rotated 90˚]
2530 316 S2 ℗ 1973 320 1 CRunout side B (stamped) variant 2 [the "C" is rotated 90˚]
2530 316 =3 S1 ℗ 1973 320Side A (stamped)
2530 316 S2 ℗ 1973 320Side B (stamped)
2530 316 S1 ℗ 1973 320Side A runout
2810 032 S2 ℗ 1973 320Side B runout
2530 316 S 1 = 9 320 1ASide A runout var. 1
2530 316 S 2 = 7 320 1Side B runout var. 1
[side a] 1973 320 1 2530 316 S1
[side b] 1973 320 1 2530 316 S2
1973 1 A1 2530 326 S1Side 1
1973 1 A1 1 2530 316 S2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2810 032First yearLP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 532-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 419 338-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 204LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 34 963 9LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 840 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 840LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
36 vinyl pressings of Kaiserwalzer / Emperor Waltz are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 316.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 316, 2810 032, 2530-316, MG 2396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 316 =3 S1 ℗ 1973 320 and 2530 316 S2 ℗ 1973 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
