Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton SLPX 1194Qualiton LPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX 1895Side A
SMX 1896Side B
SMX 1895 II EO/2/ 5-15Runout side A
SMX 1896 IIL EO 3 4-1Runout side B
Zoltán KodályHáry János Suite / Marosszék Dances / Galánta Dances
Vinyl pressings
Háry János Suite / Marosszék Dances / Galánta Dances
by Zoltán Kodály · 1964
14 pressings3 countriesModernClassical
Háry János Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Háry János Suite
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MMX 1895 II HL2Runout side A, stamped
MMX 1896 II HL2 A-1 IRunout side B, stamped
MMX 1895Label side A
MMX 1896Label side B
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX·1194Qualiton SLPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX 1895 II. E0/2/ 5-22Runout side A Variant 1
SMX 1896 III. E0 3 4-16Runout side B Variant 1
SMX 1895 II. E0/2/ 5-23Runout side A Variant 2
SMX 1896 III. E0 3 4-12Runout side B Variant 2
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton SLPX 1194Qualiton LPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX-1895 IL E0/2/ 2-6Runout Side A variant 1
SMx-1896 11L EO 3 2-20Runout Side B variant 1
SMX 1895 II EO /2/ 5-12Runout Side A variant 2
S MX1896 III. EO 3 4-2Runout Side B variant 2
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton SLPX 1194Qualiton LPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX 1895 III. E03Runout side a, stamped
SMX 1896 VIII. E08Runout side b, stamped
SMX 1895Label caption side A
SMX 1896Label caption side B
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX 1194Qualiton SLPX 1194
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX 1895 II EO/2/Stamped runout A side
SMX 1896 III EO 3Stamped runout B side
SMX 1895Label A side
SMX 1896Label B side
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194 / Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX·1194 / Qualiton SLPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194 / Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194 / Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1194 / Qualiton SLPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton SLPX 1194 / Qualiton LPX 1194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Hungaroton GT 9275LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 6265LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPX 1194 / Qualiton LPX 1194LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Háry János Suite
- B1Galánta Dances
- B2Marosszék Dances
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Háry János Suite are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Háry János Suite are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1979.
When was Háry János Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Hungary. One of them is Qualiton SLPX 1194.
How do I tell if my copy of Háry János Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLPX 1194, LPX 1194, LPX·1194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX 1895 and SMX 1896. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Háry János Suite 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.
