Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
16 Ⓟ 1971 D 71 ♢ Z 00 2530 160 S1Side A runout, stamped
24 Ⓟ 1971 D 71 ♢ Z N 00 2530 160 S2Side B runout, stamped
Richard StraussAlso Sprach Zarathustra
Vinyl pressings
Also Sprach Zarathustra
by Richard Strauss · 1971
21 pressings8 countriesModernClassical
Also Sprach Zarathustra was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Also Sprach Zarathustra
4 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530160Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4 Ⓟ 1971 D71 ◇Z ⟝ 00 2530 160 S1Runout Side A (stamped)
4 Ⓟ 1971 D71 ◇Z ⟝ 00 2530 160 S2Runout Side B (stamped)
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530160Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Austria
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530160 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530160 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 30 160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209--10LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209--10LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 35 209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 070 / Deutsche Grammophon MGW 5114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 179 558LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 209LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sehr Breit - Von Den Hinterweltlern
- A2Weniger Breit - Von Der Grossen Sehnsucht
- A3Bewegter - Von Den Freuden Und Leidenschaften
- A4Bewegt - Das Grablied
- A5Etwas Ruhiger, Ausdrucksvoll - Von Der Wissenschaft
- A6Sehr Langsam - Der Genesende. Energische (1. Teil)
- B1Der Genesende (2. Teil)
- B2Das Tanzlied
- B3Nachtwandlerlied
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1988.
When was Also Sprach Zarathustra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Austria. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 160.
How do I tell if my copy of Also Sprach Zarathustra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 160, 2530160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 16 Ⓟ 1971 D 71 ♢ Z 00 2530 160 S1 and 24 Ⓟ 1971 D 71 ♢ Z N 00 2530 160 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Also Sprach 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.
