US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FCS-50013-A4 BCS-828Y-13865-A4Side A, Runout
FCS-50013-B5 BCS-828Y-13865-B5Side B, Runout
Johann Strauss Jr.Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Waltzes
by Johann Strauss Jr. · 1959
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
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 Waltzes
7 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FCS 50013-ALabel side A
FCS 50013-BLabel side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FCS 50013-ALabel side A
FCS 50013-BLabel side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FCS 50013 A8 E/TSide A Runout
FCS-50013-B8 E/TSide B Runout
Argentina
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS-50013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FCS 50013-ALabel side A
FCS 50013-BLabel side B
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Argentina | Audio Fidelity FCS-50013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Canada | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFLP-82541LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Audio Fidelity FCS-50013 / Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Emperor Waltz, Op.437
- A2Vienna Life, Op. 354
- B1By The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
- B2Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op. 325
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Waltzes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1982.
When was Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada. One of them is Audio Fidelity FCS 50,013.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FCS 50,013, FCS-50013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCS-50013-A4 BCS-828Y-13865-A4 and FCS-50013-B5 BCS-828Y-13865-B5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
