Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577
- Format
- LP
Richard StraussEin Heldenleben
Vinyl pressings
Ein Heldenleben
by Richard Strauss · 1975
15 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Ein Heldenleben was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Ein Heldenleben
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577
- Format
- LP
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 29 0852 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
02 577 A - 2on Side 1
02 577 B - 1on Side 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37060-F1Side A, inscribed
S-2-37060-F1Side B, inscribed
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37060 G9 EJ 37226Side A runout - etched
SQ-2-37060 G7 EJ 37226Side B runout - etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSIDE A & B runout - stamped
Circle symbol with crown(or w) completing the topSIDE A & B runout - stamped in front of 37226
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 069-02577First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577 / His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577 / His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 29 0852 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577 / His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 577First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065 02577 QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Japan | Angel Records EAC 80080First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records S-37060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records S-37060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3126 / His Master's Voice ASD. 3126First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Angel Records RL-32011 / Angel Red Line RL-32011LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records RL-32011 / Angel Red Line RL-32011LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | His Master's Voice 29 0852 1LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Angel Records Q3CBX 519LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Germany | Angel Records AM-34750LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Ein Heldenleben Op. 40 (Sinfonische Dichtung)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1986.
When was Ein Heldenleben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, US, UK, France and more. One of them is EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 577.
How do I tell if my copy of Ein Heldenleben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 065-02 577, 29 0852 1, S-37060, ASD 3126) 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 Ein Heldenleben 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.
