UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5403-6Decca LXT 5403-4-5-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL.3673Label Side A
ARL.3674Label Side B
ARL.3675Label Side C
ARL.3676Label Side D
Richard StraussArabella
Vinyl pressings
Arabella
by Richard Strauss · 1958
16 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Arabella was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Arabella
7 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2050-3
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1404
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4115-2EStamped Side 1 on Disc OS.25030
ZAL-4116-3EStamped Side 2 on Disc OS.25031
ZAL-4117-2EStamped Side 3 on Disc OS.25032
ZAL-4118-1KStamped Side 4 on Disc OS.25033
US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label SRS 63522Richmond SRS 63522
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Factory Sample
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4115-2EStamped Side 1 on Disc OS.25030
ZAL-4116-3EStamped Side 2 on Disc OS.25031
ZAL-4117-2EStamped Side 3 on Disc OS.25032
ZAL-4118-1KStamped Side 4 on Disc OS.25033
US
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1404
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Mid-60's pressing and label
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4115-2EStamped Side 1 on Disc OS.25030
ZAL-4116-3EStamped Side 2 on Disc OS.25031
ZAL-4117-2EStamped Side 3 on Disc OS.25032
ZAL-4118-1KStamped Side 4 on Disc OS.25033
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5403/06
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Decca LXT 5403/06First yearLP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Decca SXL 2050/53-BFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 5403-6 / Decca LXT 5403-4-5-6First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca SXL 2050-3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1958 | US | London Records OSA 1404First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1958 | US | Not On Label SRS 63522 / Richmond SRS 63522First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1958 | US | London Records OSA 1404First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Richmond SRS 63522LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 571-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | Richmond SRS 63522LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 571-3LP, Sampler, Test Pressing, Stereo, Box Set · Test pressing | LP, Sampler, Test Pressing, Stereo, Box Set · Test pressing |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | Decca GOS 571/3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.35104LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.35104 EKLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca SMA 25 043-D/1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35104 EK / Decca SMA 25 043-D/1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- AAct 1 (Pt. 1): Die Karten Fallen Besser Als Das Letzte Mal
- BAct 1 (Pt. 2): Siehst Du, Da War Ein Fremder Mensch
- C1Act 1 (Concl.): Der Onkel Ist Dahin
- C2Act 2 (Pt. 1): Das Ist Ein Engel, Der Vom Himmel Niedersteigt
- DAct 2 (Pt. 2): Ich Habe Eine Frau Gehabt
- EAct 2 (Concl.): Mit Der Ist Was Passiert?
- FAct 3 (Pt. 1): Über Seine Felder
- GAct 3 (Pt. 2): Ich Garantiere Ihnen, Herr Leutnant
- HAct 3 (Concl.): Brautwerbung Kommt!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arabella are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Arabella are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1976.
When was Arabella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Decca LXT 5403-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Arabella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5403-6, SXL 2050-3, OSA 1404, SRS 63522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.3673 and ARL.3674. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arabella 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.
