Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SMRL 6113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S-6113-1 15/5/73Stamped side A
S-6113-2 15/5/73Stamped side B
S-6113/ALabel side A
S-6113/BLabel side B
Museo RosenbachZarathustra
Vinyl pressings
Zarathustra
by Museo Rosenbach · 1973
15 pressings3 countriesProg RockSymphonic RockRock
Zarathustra was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Zarathustra
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Seven Seas K22P-280LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Seven Seas K22P-280LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Seven Seas K22P-280LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Seven Seas K22P-280 / Seven Seas K22P 280LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Contempo Records CONTE 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Italy | Sony Music 88697428191LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | Music For Special Experiences MFSE LP I-0021LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6113 / Sony Music SMRL 6113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | RCA 19439785821LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Italy | Sony Music 19439988571LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ricordi SMRL 6113LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Italy | Contempo Records CONTE 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label 86LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label 52LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- Zarathustra
- B1Degli Uomini
- B2Della Natura
- B3Dell'Eterno Ritorno
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zarathustra are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Zarathustra are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2022.
When was Zarathustra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy. One of them is Ricordi SMRL 6113.
How do I tell if my copy of Zarathustra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMRL 6113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6113-1 15/5/73 and S-6113-2 15/5/73. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zarathustra 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.