US
March 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic BC 1258
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSB-58770-1JSide 1 (Stamped)
XXSB-58771-1BSide 2 (Stamped)
Johann Strauss Jr.Magic Vienna
Vinyl pressings
Magic Vienna
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1963
17 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Magic Vienna was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Magic Vienna
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
March 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3858
- Format
- LP, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XXEM-58768-1ASide 1 (Stamped)
XXEM-58769-1BSide 2 (Stamped)
Canada
March 25, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3858
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o XXEM-58768-1BSide 1 (Stamped)
o XXEM-58769-1BSide 2 (Stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Epic LC 3858First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Epic LC 3858First yearLP, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Epic BC 1258First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SCX 3514LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Spain | Epic BC 1258 / Epic BC - 1258LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Odyssey 4003LP | LP |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS SBR 475 316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS 61212LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS 61212LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Unknown | CBS 61212LP | LP |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS 61212LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Odyssey Y 30053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Odyssey Y 30053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Odyssey Y 30053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S 61212 / CBS Y 30053LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MFP Classics CFP-4023 / MFP Classics Y 30053LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic BC 1258LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Waltzes, "On The Beautiful Blue Danube"9:45
- A2Pizzicato Polka2:27
- A3Waltzes, "Delirien"8:50
- B1Waltzes, "Voices Of Spring"5:48
- B2Waltzes, "Austrian Village Swallows"8:58
- B3"Perpetuum Mobile"5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Vienna are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Magic Vienna are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was Magic Vienna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic BC 1258, released March 25, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Vienna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BC 1258, LC 3858) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSB-58770-1J and XXSB-58771-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Vienna 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.
