Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530972 S1 = 5 32 ORunout Side A
2530972 S2 = 7 32 ORunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Scheherazade
by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · 1978
19 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Scheherazade was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Scheherazade
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 972 =2 S 1 320 D 1Runout side A, variant 1
2530 972 = 3 S 2 320 U 1·8Runout side B, variant 1
2530 972 =3 S 1 320 C 1A ABRunout side A, variant 2
2530 972 = 3 S 2 320 1 ZRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG 1158Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 474LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 474LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1158 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 474LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 411 013-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 411 398-1LP | LP |
| 1987 | Italy | DeAgostini 416 762-1 / Deutsche Grammophon 416 762-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 424 219-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 420.436-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 474LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Scheherazade Symphonische Suite Op. 35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 2014.
When was Scheherazade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 972.
How do I tell if my copy of Scheherazade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 972, MG 1158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530972 S1 = 5 32 O and 2530972 S2 = 7 32 O. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Scheherazade 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.
