UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2761Decca LXT.2761
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL 1311-1B A CT 2Side 1 stamped
ARL 1312-2B BB CT 1Side 2 stamped
Carl SchurichtTchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien Op. 45 / Theme And Variations From Suite No. 3 In G
Vinyl pressings
Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien Op. 45 / Theme And Variations From Suite No. 3 In G
by Carl Schuricht · 1953
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Tchaikovsky was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Tchaikovsky
2 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2761Decca LXT.2761
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL 1311-1B A CT 2Side A runout
ARL 1312-2B BB CT 1Side B runout
ARL.1311Side A label
ARL.1312Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | South Africa | Decca LXT 2761 / Decca LXT.2761First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LXT 2761 / Decca LXT.2761First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT 2761 / Decca LXT.2761LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 19041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca NLXT 2761LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2761 / Decca LXT.2761LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Richmond B 19041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 640 / London Records LL.640LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Richmond B 19041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Richmond B 19041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ACapriccio Italien, Op. 45
- BTheme And Variations From Suite No. 3 In G Major, Op. 55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tchaikovsky are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tchaikovsky are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1955.
When was Tchaikovsky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, South Africa. One of them is Decca LXT 2761.
How do I tell if my copy of Tchaikovsky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL 1311-1B A CT 2 and ARL 1312-2B BB CT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tchaikovsky 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.