UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-514
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Johann Strauss Jr.Künstlerleben
Vinyl pressings
Künstlerleben
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1965
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Künstlerleben was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Künstlerleben
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Concert Hall M-514First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7", EP, Stereo | LP, 7", EP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Concert Hall M-514 / Concert Hall SMS 514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque SMS 5147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque SMS 5147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-514 / Concert Hall M-5147", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society M 5147", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall M-514 / Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall M-514 / Concert Hall SMS-514LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKünstlerleben
- B1Wein, Weib Und Gesang
- B2Auf Der Jagd
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Künstlerleben are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Künstlerleben are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Künstlerleben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall M-514.
How do I tell if my copy of Künstlerleben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-514) 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 Künstlerleben 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.
