US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5947
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Richard StraussAlso Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
Vinyl pressings
Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
by Richard Strauss · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesModernOrchestraTone PoemClassical
Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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, Op. 30
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5947
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5947First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5947First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Argentina | CBS Masterworks 4380 (Mono) / 5107 (Stereo)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6547 / Columbia Masterworks MYK 37254LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6547LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6547LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Philippines | CBS Masterworks MQ 6547LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6547LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6547LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | CBS 80.152LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | France & Benelux | CBS 60136LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | CBS MY 37254LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | CBS MY 37254LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCT 11 / CBS 80.152LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAlso Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (Beginning)17:10
- BAlso Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (Conclusion)15:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks ML 5947.
How do I tell if my copy of Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ML 5947) 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, Op. 30 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.
