UK
March 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX1600/2
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
Richard StraussCapriccio
Vinyl pressings
Capriccio
by Richard Strauss · 1959
13 pressings3 countriesClassical
Capriccio was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Capriccio
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1600-1602Columbia CMS 832
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX1371Label side A
XAX1372Label side B
XAX1373Label side C
XAX1374Label side D
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3580 C/L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX-X-1371-T4etched, Side A
XAX-X-1372-N2stamped, Side B
XAX-X-1373-N2stamped, Side C
XAX-X-1374-N2stamped, Side D
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 90 997
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Box
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Columbia C 90 997First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1600-1602 / Columbia CMS 832First yearLP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Angel Records 3580 C/LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33CX1600/2First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | World Record Club OC 230/1/2 / World Record Club SOC. 230LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Angel Records 3580 C/LLP, Album, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | World Record Club SOC 230 / World Record Club SOC 231LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1972 | UK | World Record Club SOC. 230 / World Record Club SOC. 231LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 151 1435243LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 90 997 / 99 | 33 WCX 1600/02LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33 CX 1600/02LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Angel Records 3580 C/L / Angel Records 35669-70-71LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | World Record Club OC 230/1/2 / World Record Club SOC. 230LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
Tracklist
- Capriccio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capriccio are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Capriccio are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1984.
When was Capriccio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Columbia 33CX1600/2, released March 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Capriccio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33CX1600/2, 33CX 1600-1602, 3580 C/L, C 90 997) 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 Capriccio 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.
