Germany
December 1, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 656
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JO - /SL 2Side 1
JO - /SL 2 DSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Der Rosenkavalier (Opernquerschnitt · Excerpts)
by Richard Strauss · 1960
26 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Der Rosenkavalier was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 656 SLPMDeutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 656
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K0 ∙ - \ S E 138 656 A Made in GermanyRunout side A
3 II K0 ∙ - \ F S 138 656 B Made in GermanyRunout side B
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1960- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 151
- 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 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 151First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 656 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 656First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 656First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 410 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 410LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 410 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 410LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 410LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 410LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 151LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 151LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 19 410 / Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 410LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 151LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 410LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 410 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 411 214LP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna 8 20 151LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 151LP | LP |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 151LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 412 834-1LP | LP |
| 1986 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 412 847-1LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 410 / Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 410LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 151LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 013LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon S71122LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 176 149LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Der Rosenkavalier
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Rosenkavalier are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Der Rosenkavalier are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1986.
When was Der Rosenkavalier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 656, released December 1, 1960.
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 LPM 18 656, 138 656 SLPM, 8 20 151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JO - /SL 2 and JO - /SL 2 D. 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.
