UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 506-9
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10623-5GRStamped side A
ZAL-10624-5GRStamped side B
ZAL-10625-5GRStamped side C
ZAL-10626-5GRStamped side D
Richard WagnerTannhäuser (Paris Version)
Vinyl pressings
Tannhäuser (Paris Version)
by Richard Wagner · 1971
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Tannhäuser (Paris Version) 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 Tannhäuser (Paris Version)
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 506-9
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10623-4GStamped side 1
ZAL-10624-4GStamped side 2
ZAL-10625-4GStamped side 3
ZAL-10626-5GStamped side 4
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1438
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1438
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo · Decca, UK Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10623-5GR C JT 1Side A runout
ZAL-10624-5GR U JT 1Side B runout
ZAL-10625-5GR K JT 1Side C runout
ZAL-10626-7GR B JT 1Side D runout
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 506/09
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SET 506/09First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SET 506-9First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SET 506-9First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records OSA 1438First yearBox Set, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records OSA 1438First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Decca SET 506/9Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Argentina | London Records 8059/62Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Spain | Decca SET 506-9 / Decca 67 99 134/04Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Decca 6.35193 / Decca SET 506/09Box Set, Reissue, LP | Box Set, Reissue, LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35193 HF / Decca SET 506/09Box Set, Reissue, Stereo, LP | Box Set, Reissue, Stereo, LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35193 / Decca SET 506/09Box Set, Reissue, LP | Box Set, Reissue, LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35193 HF / Decca SET 506/09Box Set, Reissue, Stereo, LP | Box Set, Reissue, Stereo, LP |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 506-9LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1438Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Tannhäuser (Paris Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tannhäuser (Paris Version) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tannhäuser (Paris Version) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Tannhäuser (Paris Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Decca SET 506-9.
How do I tell if my copy of Tannhäuser (Paris Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 506-9, OSA 1438, SET 506/09) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-10623-5GR and ZAL-10624-5GR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tannhäuser (Paris Version) 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.
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