US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WST 14096
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K08Y-1007-1BSide A
K08Y-1008-1ASide B
Johann Strauss Jr.Strauss Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Strauss Waltzes
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1959
14 pressings3 countriesModernRomanticClassical
Strauss Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Strauss Waltzes
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Westminster WST 14096First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Gloria 1 C 045-91 163LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57005 / Westminster Gold MFP 57005LP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57005 / Westminster Gold MFP 57005LP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57005 / Westminster Gold MFP 57005LP | LP |
| 1971 | US | Westminster Gold WGS - 8171LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS 8171 / Westminster Gold WGS-8171LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Music For Pleasure MFP 6069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Music For Pleasure 1M 047-91163LP | LP |
| ? | UK | World Record Club TP. 362 / World Record Club TP 362LP | LP |
| ? | UK | World Record Club STP. 362 / World Record Club TP 362LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | World Record Club STP. 362 / World Record Club TP 362LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | World Record Club TP 362LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | ABC Records MS-182LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1The Blue Danube10:08
- A2Voices Of Spring7:04
- A3Roses From The South9:03
- B1Emperor Waltz11:14
- B2Tales From The Vienna Woods12:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1972.
When was Strauss Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Westminster WST 14096.
How do I tell if my copy of Strauss Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WST 14096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K08Y-1007-1B and K08Y-1008-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strauss Waltzes 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.
