UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6382Decca SXL.6382
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8518-5G U JT 1Side A runout
ZAL-8519-5G U JT 1Side B runout
(ZAL.8518)Side A label
(ZAL.8519)Side B label
Zubin MehtaEin Heldenleben
Vinyl pressings
Ein Heldenleben
by Zubin Mehta · 1969
13 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Ein Heldenleben was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Ein Heldenleben
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6382Decca SXL.6382
- Format
- LP, Stereo · J/T Tax Code
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8518-2G U JT 3CStamped runout, side A
ZAL-8519-2G H JT 1Stamped runout, side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6382Decca SXL.6382
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS-6608, CS.6608
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8518-2Gstamped side A
ZAL-8519-1Gstamped side B
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records L18C 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLM 6382Decca SXLM.6382
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Japan | London Records L18C 5004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca SXLM 6382 / Decca SXLM.6382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SXL 6382 / Decca SXL.6382First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SXL 6382 / Decca SXL.6382First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SXL 6382 / Decca SXL.6382First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CS-6608, CS.6608First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | London Records SLC 6008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Decca JB 101LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6382 / Decca SXL.6382LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6382 / Decca SXL.6382LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | London Records CS-6608 / London Records CS.6608LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS-6608 / London Records CS 6608LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS-6608 / London Records CS.6608LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ein Heldenleben are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.
When was Ein Heldenleben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SXL 6382.
How do I tell if my copy of Ein Heldenleben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6382, CS-6608, CS.6608, L18C 5004, SXLM 6382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8518-5G U JT 1 and ZAL-8519-5G U JT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ein Heldenleben 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.
