France
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 175Decca SPA 175 B
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL10691 A1Runout stamped A side
ZAL10692 A1Runout stamped B side
The New Symphony Orchestra Of LondonDanse Macabre
Vinyl pressings
Danse Macabre
by The New Symphony Orchestra Of London · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesClassical
Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA 175 / Decca SPA.175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA.175 / Decca SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SPA.175 / Decca SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Decca SPA 175 / Decca SPA 175 BFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records SPA 4027LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Decca SPA 175 / Decca Ⓢ SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca SPA.175 / Decca SPA 175LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Decca SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SPA.175 / Decca SPA 175LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Viva 414 003-1 LVLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Danse Macabre, Op. 40
- A2Hansel And Gretel - Witch's Ride
- A3Pictures At An Exhibition - The Gnome
- A4Night On The Bare Mountain
- B1Tam O'Shanter Overture
- B2Mephisto Waltz
- B3The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Danse Macabre are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1985.
When was Danse Macabre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France. One of them is Decca SPA 175, released July 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Danse Macabre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL10691 A1 and ZAL10692 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Danse Macabre 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.