US
March 3, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3439
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 41103A side label
XEM 41104B side label
Vinyl pressings
Don Juan / Till Eulenspiegel / Death And Transfiguration
by Richard Strauss · 1958
17 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Don Juan was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Don Juan
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
March 3, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3439
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Epic LC 3439First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Epic LC 3439First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Epic BC 1011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Epic BC 1011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | CBS Classics 61216LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 30313LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 13AC 218LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | CBS 80.050LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | CBS MY 36721LP | LP |
| 1981 | Portugal | CBS 60108 / CBS (Portugal) Música E Discos, Lda. CBS 60108LP | LP |
| 1981 | US | CBS MY 36721LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | CBS Y 36721LP | LP |
| 1981 | US | CBS MY 36721LP | LP |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS Schallplatten GmbH CBS 60108LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | CBS 60108 / Suzy CBS 60108LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia FCX991LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS 60108LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 2814:15
- A2Don Juan, Op. 2015:50
- B1Death And Transfiguration, Op. 2423:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Juan are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Don Juan are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1982.
When was Don Juan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Epic LC 3439, released March 3, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Juan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LC 3439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM 41103 and XEM 41104. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don Juan 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.
