UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice Digital ASD 4178His Master's Voice Digital 0C 067-43 280 T
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Willi BoskovskyFamous Strauss Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Famous Strauss Waltzes
by Willi Boskovsky · 1982
12 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Famous Strauss Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Famous Strauss Waltzes
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records Digital DS-37892Angel Records DS-37892
- Format
- LP
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître Digital 2C 069-43280La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-43280
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 280 THis Master's Voice Digital 1C 067-43 280 T
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
43280-A1 TRunout side A
43280-B1 TRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | La Voix De Son Maître Digital 2C 069-43280 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-43280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-43 280 T / His Master's Voice Digital 1C 067-43 280 TFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Not On Label F 670.510 / EMI 1432801LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice Digital ASD 4178 / His Master's Voice Digital 0C 067-43 280 TFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Angel Records Digital DS-37892 / Angel Records DS-37892First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | His Master's Voice 42 726 0LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Portugal | His Master's Voice Digital 11C 081-43280-TLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | His Master's Voice Digital 10C 067-043280 / La Voz De Su Amo 10C 067-043280LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Angel Records Digital 7 47052 1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice Digital 1C 067 1432801 / His Master's Voice 1C 067 1432801LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | EMI 0777 7 54756 1 6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 2907801 TLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Blue Danube, Op. 314
- A2Roses Of The South, Op. 388
- A3Vienna Blood, Op. 354
- A4Voices Of Spring, Op. 410
- B1Artist's Life, Op. 316
- B2Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op. 325
- B3Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Famous Strauss Waltzes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Famous Strauss Waltzes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1992.
When was Famous Strauss Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, France, Germany. One of them is His Master's Voice Digital ASD 4178.
How do I tell if my copy of Famous Strauss Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 4178, DS-37892, 2C 069-43280, 1C 067-43 280 T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Famous Strauss Waltzes 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.