UK
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca SEC 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZEF.1708Side A label, inverted
ZEF.1709Side B label, inverted
Johann Strauss Jr.The Blue Danube / Roses From The South
Vinyl pressings
The Blue Danube / Roses From The South
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1958
10 pressings6 countriesClassical
The Blue Danube / Roses From The South was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 The Blue Danube / Roses From The South
6 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca SEC 5003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZEF.1708Side A label, inverted
ZEF.1709Side B label, inverted
ZEF-1708-2K
ZEF-1709-3K
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca CEP 535Decca CEP.535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Tri Center
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca VD 654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF 1455 -1ASide A label, inverted
EFF 1456-1ASide B label, inverted
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca VD 654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF-1455-1ARunout side A
EFF-1456-1ARunout side B
EFF 1455Label side A
EFF 1456Label side B
South Africa
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca CEP 535Decca CEP.535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Decca VD 654First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Decca VD 654First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | Decca CEP 535 / Decca CEP.535First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Decca SEC 5003First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca CEP 535 / Decca CEP.535First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Decca SEC 5003First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | London Records LS 50057", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Decca CEP 5357" | 7" |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca SECM 50037", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca CEP 535 / Decca CEP.5357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Blue Danube - Waltz, Op. 314
- BRoses From The South - Waltz, Op. 388
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blue Danube / Roses From The South are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Blue Danube / Roses From The South are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1965.
When was The Blue Danube / Roses From The South first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Decca SEC 5003, released December 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blue Danube / Roses From The South is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEC 5003, CEP 535, VD 654) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZEF.1708 and ZEF.1709. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blue Danube / Roses From The South 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.
