UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WALTZ 4 A2 ⋀ TY1Side A runout
WALTZ 4 B1 TY1 ⋀Side B runout
WALTZ 4 A*Side A label
WALTZ 4 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
House Of The Blue Danube
by Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra · 1989
17 pressings6 countriesHouseModern ClassicalSynth-popElectronic
House Of The Blue Danube was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 House Of The Blue Danube
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR1465
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1465 A1 and XPR 1465 B1
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ T4
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
4 WALTZT 4 A1side A
5 WALZT.4 B1 TY1side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ E4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Blue
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ Q4
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ T1
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 655367 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655367 5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655367 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Epic QY.5P-90050First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Epic QY・3P-90134First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2330First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic 655367 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic 655367 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ T4First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ E4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ Q4First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ T1First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ T1First year12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 49 73146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of The Blue Danube
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of The Blue Danube are there?
17 vinyl pressings of House Of The Blue Danube are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was House Of The Blue Danube first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Epic WALTZ 4, released November 6, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of The Blue Danube is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WALTZ 4, XPR1465, WALTZ T4, WALTZ E4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WALTZ 4 A2 ⋀ TY1 and WALTZ 4 B1 TY1 ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Of The Blue Danube 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.