UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT.2917
- Format
- LP
Richard StraussAus Italien, Opus 16
Vinyl pressings
Aus Italien, Opus 16
by Richard Strauss · 1954
11 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Aus Italien, Opus 16 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Aus Italien, Opus 16
2 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2917
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CB ARL-1967-IA Manufactured in GermanySide A
ARL-1968-X Manufactured in GermanySide B
ARL 1967Label Side A
ARL 1968Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT.2917First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca LXT 2917First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT.2917LP | LP |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 249LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 249LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | London Records R 23210LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Decca ECS 610 / Decca ECS.610LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Decca ECS 610 / Decca ECS.610LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 592108LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 969LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records LL 969 / London Records LL.969LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A11st Mov.: Auf Der Campagna
- A22nd Mov.: In Rom's Ruinden
- B13rd Mov.: Am Strande von Sorrent
- B24th Mov.: Neapolitanisches Volksleben
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aus Italien, Opus 16 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Aus Italien, Opus 16 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1972.
When was Aus Italien, Opus 16 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, Germany. One of them is Decca LXT.2917.
How do I tell if my copy of Aus Italien, Opus 16 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT.2917, LXT 2917) 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 Aus Italien, Opus 16 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.
