Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 624
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 624 1Y2 ℗ 1974 670 11 20Runout side A stamped
AA 6500 624 2Y ℗ 1974 670 1136 35Runout side B stamped
Richard StraussAlso Sprach Zarathustra
Vinyl pressings
Also Sprach Zarathustra
by Richard Strauss · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesRomanticModernOrchestraTone Poem
Also Sprach Zarathustra was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 624
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 624 1Y6 ℗ 1974 670 1411 03Side 1
AA 6500 624 2Y2 ℗ 1974 670 1146 35 03Side 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 624
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFX-8655
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 624 1Y 3 P 1974 670 11 03
AA 6500 624 2Y 6 P 1974 670 03 12
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 624
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 624 1Y2 Ⓟ 1974 670 11 1 03Runout side A
AA 6500 624 2Y 2 Ⓟ 1 974 67 11 3 03 1Runout side B
6500 624.1 YA side label
6500 624.2 YB side label
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 65 00 624
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6500 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6500 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Philips SFX-8655First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 624First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 65 00 624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Philips 6500 624First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips FH-5LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Netherlands | Philips 6527 212LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6500 624LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 624LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6500 624LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Also Sprach Zarathustra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was Also Sprach Zarathustra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 6500 624.
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 6500 624, SFX-8655, 65 00 624) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6500 624 1Y2 ℗ 1974 670 11 20 and AA 6500 624 2Y ℗ 1974 670 1136 35. 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.
