UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 5139His Master's Voice 0C 163-02 908/9
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YVH 9136-3Runout side A
2YVH 9137-3Runout side B
2YVH 9138-4Runout side C
2YVH 9139-3Runout side D
Richard StraussSalome
Vinyl pressings
Salome
by Richard Strauss · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesOperaClassicalStage & Screen
Salome was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Salome
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SBLX-3848
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37447 G1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 33503 #5
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 167-02908/09
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
02908 A 21 C Pellé M6 324462 5Runout side A
2908 B 21 B M6 324 211 5 PelléRunout side B
02909 A 21 B M6 324 119 4Runout side C
02909 B 21 E M6 324909 4Runout side D
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1 C 165-02 908/09Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 165-02 908/09
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-02908/09
- Format
- LP, 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 167-02908/09First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 165-02 908/09 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 165-02 908/09First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 32 406 1 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 32 406 1LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 32 405 3LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-02908/09First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5139 / His Master's Voice 0C 163-02 908/9First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records SBLX-3848First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 167-02908/09LP, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1987 | Europe | His Master's Voice 7 49358 1LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1029083LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5139 / His Master's Voice 0C 163-02 908/9LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Salome
- AScenes 1 To 3 (Part 1)
- BScene 3 (Conclusion) & Scene 4 (Part 1)
- CScene 4 (Part 2)
- DScene 4 (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salome are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Salome are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1987.
When was Salome first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is His Master's Voice SLS 5139.
How do I tell if my copy of Salome is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLS 5139, SBLX-3848, 2 C 167-02908/09, 1 C 165-02 908/09) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YVH 9136-3 and 2YVH 9137-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salome 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.
