US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRRS-3327- 9 SRun-out stamp Side A
PRRS-3328-1 SRun-out stamp Side B
PRRS-3327Label Side A
PRRS-3328Label Side B
Richard StraussEin Heldenleben (A Hero's Life)
Vinyl pressings
Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life)
by Richard Strauss · 1963
13 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 (A Hero's Life)
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2641
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRRM-3325Label Side A
PRRM-3326Label Side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2641RCA Victor Red Seal RCAV 2641
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRRM-3325Label Side A
PRRM-3326Label Side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRRS-3327Label Side A
PRRS-3328Label Side B
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2641
- Format
- LP, Mono
Italy
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2641
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Textured cover
- Runout / matrix
PRRS - 3327- - 7 S B I 3 W RRun-out stamp Side A - Partially etched
PRRS - 3328 - - 8 S A I 3 W RRun-out stamp Side B - Partially etched
PRRS 3327Label Side A
PRRS 3328Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2641 / RCA Victor Red Seal RCAV 2641First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2641First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2641First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2641First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 645.011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2641LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6565LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB 6565LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-2641 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2641LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 ("A Hero's Life")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2641.
How do I tell if my copy of Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2641, LM-2641, LM 2641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRRS-3327- 9 S and PRRS-3328-1 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) 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.
