German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1959- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 080-083
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
8 20 080Cat# LP1
8 20 081Cat# LP2
8 20 082Cat# LP3
8 20 083Cat# LP4
Richard StraussDer Rosenkavalier
Vinyl pressings
Der Rosenkavalier
by Richard Strauss · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Der Rosenkavalier 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 Der Rosenkavalier
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 080-083First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 570/73LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 040/43LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 040/43LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 080-083LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 419 120-1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon DGS 712031LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721162LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 040/043LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2711 001LP, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | US | Deutsche Grammophon DGMR 301LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Deutsche Grammophon DGSR 7301LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Der Rosenkavalier (Komödie Für Musik In 3 Aufzügen Von Hugo von Hofmannsthal)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Rosenkavalier are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Der Rosenkavalier are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1989.
When was Der Rosenkavalier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 080-083.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Rosenkavalier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 080-083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 20 080 and 8 20 081. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Rosenkavalier 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.
