Germany
July 1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 690/91
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
LPM 18 690 ACenter Label A
LPM 18 690 BCenter Label B
LPM 18 691 ACenter Label C
LPM 18 691 BCenter Label D
Richard StraussElektra
Vinyl pressings
Elektra
by Richard Strauss · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesOperaClassicalClassical
Elektra was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Elektra
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 690/91
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
LPM 18 690 ACenter Label A
LPM 18 690 BCenter Label B
LPM 18 691 ACenter Label C
LPM 18 691 BCenter Label D
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 690/91 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
SLPM 138 690 ACenter Label A
SLPM 138 690 BCenter Label B
SLPM 138 691 ACenter Label C
SLPM 138 691 BCenter Label D
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1961- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 224-225
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 224-225First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 690/91First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 690/91 SLPMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 690/91First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 224-225LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 0 12 0681-82 / Gramofonový Klub 0 12 0681-82LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 187LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 224-225LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 011LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2563 986LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 011LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Elektra Tragödie In Einem Aufzuge Von Hugo Von Hofmannsthal
- A1. Teil
- B4. Teil
- C2. Teil
- D3. Teil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elektra are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Elektra are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1989.
When was Elektra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18 690/91, released July 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Elektra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18 690/91, 138 690/91 SLPM, 8 20 224-225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPM 18 690 A and LPM 18 690 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elektra 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.
