US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2147--1SSide 1 runout
TRRS-2148--2SSide 2 runout
TRRS-2147Side 1 label
TRRS-2148Side 2 label
Richard StraussAn Alpine Symphony
Vinyl pressings
An Alpine Symphony
by Richard Strauss · 1967
20 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
An Alpine Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Alpine Symphony
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2923
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side1 stamped: TRRM--2145--1S
Side 2 stamped: TRRM-2146-3S
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6696
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2147-1K M KT 1Stamped in runout side A
TRRS-2148-2K G KT 1Stamped in runout side B
TRRS-2147Side 1 - Label upside down in brackets
TRRS-2148Side 2 - Label upside down in brackets
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6696
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2147Side 1 - Label
TRRS-2148Side 2 - Label
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 645.076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynagroove Recording
- Runout / matrix
TRRS 2147 A1 +<>Side 1 - Runout, stamped
TRRS 2148 A1 +<>Side 2 - Runout, stamped
TRRS-2.147Side 1 - Label
TRRS-2.148Side 2 - Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | RCA Victor 645.076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LSC 2923 / RCA Red Seal LSC-2923First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Victor Red Seal SX-2001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6696First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6696First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6696LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2923First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | RCA Victor Red Seal SRA-2901LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 42697LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | RCA Gold Seal RCL - 1071LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | RCA Red Seal ARL1 1148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 2923 / RCA 26.41092LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 2923 / RCA Red Seal 26.41092LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 2923 / RCA (TRRS-2148)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSC-2923LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- An Alpine Symphony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Alpine Symphony are there?
20 vinyl pressings of An Alpine Symphony are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1987.
When was An Alpine Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2923.
How do I tell if my copy of An Alpine Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2923, LM 2923, SB-6696, RB-6696) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRRS-2147--1S and TRRS-2148--2S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Alpine Symphony 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.
