Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-80191
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Richard StraussAlso Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan
Vinyl pressings
Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan
by Richard Strauss · 1972
13 pressings6 countriesOrchestraTone PoemLate RomanticClassical
Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 / Don Juan
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80191First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1 C 063-02 342 / His Master's Voice 1 C 063-02 342LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1 C 063-02 342 Q / His Master's Voice 1 C 063-02 342 QLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 665 / Ex Libris EL 16 665 ELP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 665 / Ex Libris EL 16 665 ELP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02342 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069 - 02.342LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 438LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5559 / World Record Club S-5559LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-01066 / World Record Club S/5559LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-01066 / World Record Club S/5559LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 438LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 438LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 438LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don Juan Op. 20 (Sinfonische Dichtung)
- Also Sprach Zarathustra Op. 30 (Sinfonische Dichtung)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Japan. One of them is Angel Records EAC-80191.
How do I tell if my copy of Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAC-80191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan 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.
