German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1967- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 608
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
0 203 1619Label side A
0 203 1620Label side B
Richard StraussArabella
Vinyl pressings
Arabella
by Richard Strauss · 1967
14 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
Arabella 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 Arabella
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1967- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 608
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B7Runouts
0 253 1619Side A label
0 253 1620Side B label
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 608First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 608First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | phonoclub 8 20 608 / ETERNA 8 20 608LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 608LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 608LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.41645LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 608LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16 501LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1340LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 20 507LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50 503LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 507-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 507-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 507-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Arabella (Szenen)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arabella are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Arabella are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was Arabella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 608.
How do I tell if my copy of Arabella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 608, 8 25 608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0 203 1619 and 0 203 1620. 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.
