Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 956/57
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Richard StraussDaphne
Vinyl pressings
Daphne
by Richard Strauss · 1964
10 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
Daphne was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Daphne
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 956/57First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 956/57LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 190LP, Promo, Stereo, Box Set · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo, Box Set · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2539 239 / Deutsche Grammophon 2539 240LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 090LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 190LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 019 / Deutsche Grammophon 138 956/57LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 019 / Deutsche Grammophon 138 956LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 190 / Deutsche Grammophon 2563 993, 2563 994LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A11. Teil
- B12. Teil
- C13. Teil
- D14. Teil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Daphne are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Daphne are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Daphne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 138 956/57.
How do I tell if my copy of Daphne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 138 956/57) 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 Daphne 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.
