UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2437
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 855-3Side A
YAX 856-3Side B
Richard StraussDeath And Transfiguration / Metamorphosen
Vinyl pressings
Death And Transfiguration / Metamorphosen
by Richard Strauss · 1962
15 pressings6 countriesModernClassical
Death And Transfiguration was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Death And Transfiguration
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1789
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2256-2S
XAX 2257-4S
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2437
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2437
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 855-3Side A
YAX 856-3Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35976
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Columbia SAX 2437First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1789First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia SAX 2437First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Columbia SAX 2437First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Angel Records 35976First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Angel Records 35976LP | LP |
| 1965 | Canada | Angel Records S 35976LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | US | Angel Records S 35976LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia SAXF 258LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia 33CX 1789LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice HMV 579 002 / Ex Libris EL 579 002LP, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2437LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2437LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35976 / Angel Records S 35976LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35976 / Angel Records S 35976LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATod Und Verklärung, Op. 24 (Death And Transfiguration)
- BMetamorphosen (Study For 23 Solo Strings)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Death And Transfiguration are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Death And Transfiguration are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Death And Transfiguration first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US. One of them is Columbia SAX 2437.
How do I tell if my copy of Death And Transfiguration is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAX 2437, 33CX 1789, 35976) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 855-3 and YAX 856-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Death And Transfiguration 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.
