USSR
1971- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33СМ-04061-62
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Richard StraussDon Quixote
Vinyl pressings
Don Quixote
by Richard Strauss · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesClassical
Don Quixote was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Quixote
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ-04061-62First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 04061-2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 64 198LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | ABC Classics AB-67023LP | LP |
| 1979 | USSR | Мелодия 33С М04061-62LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 04061-62LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 04061-2LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 87 454 MKLP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия CM 04061-2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 04061-62 (а)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33С М04061-62LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Phantastic Variations On A Knightly Theme Op. 35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Quixote are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don Quixote are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Don Quixote first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия 33СМ-04061-62.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Quixote is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33СМ-04061-62) 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 Don Quixote 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.
