Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Six vinyl editions including limited Wagner and Mahler symphonies; UK 2020 'Petrushka' LP at €48.51.
Born in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland) in 1885, Otto Klemperer became a distinguished conductor and composer focusing on symphonies, concertos, and operatic works. His legacy survives through numerous vinyl releases, including limited edition Wagner conducting collections and Mahler's Resurrection Symphony on double vinyl.
Vinyl enthusiasts will find his recorded performances across prestigious labels like Warner Classics and Testament. Notably, a 2020 UK pressing of Stravinsky's Petrushka from 1947 is available in stereo LP format with a €48.51 price point, attracting collector interest.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Testament · 2020
EMI Classics · 1996
EMI Classics · 1996
EMI Classics · 1996
Virtuoso · 1988
Memoria · 1988
Angel Records · 1985
His Master's Voice · 1981
Die Stimme Seines Herrn · 1973
His Master's Voice · 1970
His Master's Voice · 1969
Angel Records · 1966
FONA · 1965
Columbia · 1965
Angel Records · 1965
Angel Records · 1965
Columbia · 1965
His Master's Voice · 1964
Columbia · 1963
Columbia · 1962
Angel Records · 1962
Columbia · 1962
Columbia · 1962
Angel Records · 1962
Columbia · 1961
Columbia · 1957
VOX · 1951
Vox · 1951
Price-Less · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Otto Klemperer's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A limited edition vinyl box set showcasing Otto Klemperer's Wagner interpretations, featuring operatic works within the label Warner Classics.
Limited double vinyl edition of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection' conducted by Klemperer, released through Warner Classics in 2023.
2017 vinyl release of Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' conducted by Klemperer, presenting classic concerto repertoire on the Warner Classics label.
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Artists who share part of Otto Klemperer's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Otto Klemperer is often remembered for his breadth in conducting styles and symphonic interpretation.— Classical Music Perspective
This original UK pressing from 2020 offers a stereo LP format of 'Petrushka (1947 Version)' conducted by Klemperer, listed at €48.51 and currently with one copy available for sale.
A stereo LP released under EMI Classics in Japan, catalog number EAA-152 with a high market price around €7.90, representing Klemperer's work on these Schumann symphonies.
Non-original pressing labeled EAC-81064 from Angel Records in Japan sells for approximately €7.90 and includes Klemperer's interpretation of Schumann's symphonies.
An original Italian LP album pressing from 1983, under the Movimento Musica label, contains Klemperer's recording of Symphony No. 7, though no current sales data is available.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Otto Klemperer was a German-born conductor and composer known for his interpretations of classical concertos, symphonies, and operas during the 20th century.
Notable vinyls include his 2023 limited edition box set of Wagner, Mahler's Symphony No. 2 double vinyl from 2023, and Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' from 2017 on Warner Classics.
Yes, original pressings like the 2020 UK stereo LP of 'Petrushka (1947 Version)' and a 1983 Italian LP of Symphony No. 7 exist, with prices varying by release and rarity.
Vinyl editions on major classical labels such as Warner Classics are distributed widely, including France. Limited editions might require searching specialized record shops or online platforms.
Klemperer's interpretations of operatic works like Wagner's compositions are captured in prestigious vinyl releases, appealing to collectors prioritizing refined classical opera performances.
His works on vinyl typically appear as LP albums or double LPs, often in stereo, with some limited edition box sets featuring complete operatic cycles or symphonies.
The 2020 UK 'Petrushka (1947 Version)' released by Testament is an original pressing available in stereo LP format.
Consider format, edition type, and label; Warner Classics releases are common. Rarities or limited editions might be priced higher and less available in French stores.
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