Germany
April 1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips KD 163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
KD 163 F 4 AA 43005.1E Made in GermanyRunout A-Side
KD 163 F 4 AA 43005.2E Made in GermanyRunout B-Side
ORF SymphonieorchesterAn Der Schönen Blauen Donau
Vinyl pressings
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
by ORF Symphonieorchester · 1954
14 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
An Der Schönen Blauen Donau was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Germany | Philips KD 163First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Norway | Philips 428 003 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | France | Philips 428.003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 428 003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 428 003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 428.003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 428.003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Philips 428.003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 428 003 PE / Philips KD 1637", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 428 003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 428 003 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 428 003 PE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 428 003 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips 428 003 PE / Philips 428003 PE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
- A2G'schichten Aus Dem Wienerwald
- B1Kaiserwalzer
- B2Delirienwalzer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau are there?
14 vinyl pressings of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1960.
When was An Der Schönen Blauen Donau first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany. One of them is Philips KD 163, released April 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of An Der Schönen Blauen Donau is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KD 163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KD 163 F 4 AA 43005.1E Made in Germany and KD 163 F 4 AA 43005.2E Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Der Schönen Blauen Donau 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.