UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Classics For Pleasure CFP 165
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCFP 165 A-2G L 1Side A runout stamped
SCF P 165 B-1G AR 1Side B runout stamped
SCFP 165ASide A label identifier
SCFP 165BSide B label identifier
Johann Strauss Jr.Strauss Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Strauss Waltzes
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1971
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Strauss Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Classics For Pleasure CFP 165
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A (stamped): SCFP 165 A-2G A7 2
Side B (stamped): SCFP 165 B-1G LO 2
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Axis Studios 7008
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Axis Studios AX-1073
- Format
- LP
South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- Classics For Pleasure CFP 165
- Format
- LP
South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- Classics For Pleasure CFP 165
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Axis Studios 7008First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Axis Studios AX-1073First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | South Africa | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | South Africa | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Plaisir Du Classique 2M 049-52.182LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Plaisir Du Classique 2M 055-89.007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Classics For Pleasure 4M 033-89007 / Classics For Pleasure CFP 89007LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 165LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Blue Danube, Op. 314
- A2Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
- B1Wine, Women And Song, Op. 333
- B2Artist's Life, Op. 316
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Strauss Waltzes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was Strauss Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, South Africa. One of them is Classics For Pleasure CFP 165.
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 CFP 165, 7008, AX-1073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCFP 165 A-2G L 1 and SCF P 165 B-1G AR 1. 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.
