Canada
1937- Label and catalog number
- Victor 14162
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14162A 1 VESide A Runout
A 1 4162B 4 1 VESide B Runout
Leopold StokowskiDanse Macabre
Vinyl pressings
Danse Macabre
by Leopold Stokowski · 1937
15 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Danse Macabre was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 Danse Macabre
3 pressings came out in 1937, 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.
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" DB-3077
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2 A.94654Side A label
2 A.94655Side B label
Hungary
1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB 3077
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2A94654♢Runout - Side A
2A94655♢Runout - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Canada | Victor 14162First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3077First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Hungary | His Master's Voice DB 3077First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 14162Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître DB-3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola D.B.3077Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Danse Macabre (Dance Of Death) (Symphonic Poem), Op. 40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1937 and 1953.
When was Danse Macabre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in Canada, France, Hungary. One of them is Victor 14162.
How do I tell if my copy of Danse Macabre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14162, DB-3077, DB 3077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14162A 1 VE and A 1 4162B 4 1 VE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Danse Macabre 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.
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