UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1696
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX.1824Matrix, A-side label
XAX.1825Matrix, B-side label
Claudio ArrauPiano Concerto No. 2 / Piano Sonata In D. Op. 10, No. 3.
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 2 / Piano Sonata In D. Op. 10, No. 3.
by Claudio Arrau · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesClassicalConcertoSonataPiano
Piano Concerto No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Piano Concerto No. 2
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2346
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 449-1Side A Runout
YAX 450-14Side B Runout
YAX449Matrix, side A label, in parentheses
YAX450Matrix, side B label, in parentheses
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1696First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia SAX 2346First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Chile | Angel Records 3SACX-47411LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SAXO-2346 / Columbia SAX 2346LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Emidisc C 047-50 502LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Emidisc C 047-50502 / Emidisc 3C 047 - 50502LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia SAXM 2346LP | LP |
| ? | UK | World Record Club T568 / World Record Club T.568LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | UK | World Record Club ST568 / World Record Club ST.568LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | World Record Club ST568 / World Record Club ST 568LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op. 19
- Sonata No. 7 In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1964.
When was Piano Concerto No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is Columbia 33CX 1696.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33CX 1696, SAX 2346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX.1824 and XAX.1825. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 2 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.
