UK
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5180Decca LXT 5181
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Richard StraussDie Frau Ohne Schatten
Vinyl pressings
Die Frau Ohne Schatten
by Richard Strauss · 1956
18 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Die Frau Ohne Schatten was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Die Frau Ohne Schatten
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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
May 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5180/84
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5180/84
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5180Decca LXT 5181
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Decca LXT 5180/84First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1956 | Italy | Decca LXT 5180 / Decca LXT 5181First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5180 / Decca LXT 5181First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5180/84First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records A 4505LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 554-7LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | US | Richmond SRS 64503LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-5432 / World Record Club S-5433LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca 6.35114 FKLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 554-7LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Decca 591132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1989 | USSR | ВТПО "Фирма Мелодия" С10 29001 008LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35114LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SKA 25024-D/1-4 / Decca 6.35114 FKLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SKA 25024-D/1-4LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SKA 25024-D/1-4LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Richmond 415 472-1LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records XLLA 46LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Die Frau Ohne Schatten
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Frau Ohne Schatten are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Die Frau Ohne Schatten are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1989.
When was Die Frau Ohne Schatten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Decca LXT 5180, released April 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Frau Ohne Schatten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5180, LXT 5180/84) 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 Die Frau Ohne Schatten 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.
