Austria
1938- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB 3484His Master's Voice DB 3485
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Edwin FischerImpromptus Op. 90 Et 142
Vinyl pressings
Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142
by Edwin Fischer · 1938
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142
1 pressing came out in 1938, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Austria | His Master's Voice DB 3484 / His Master's Voice DB 3485First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Denmark | His Master's Voice DB 3484 / His Master's Voice DB 3485Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1940 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 3484 / La Voce Del Padrone DB 3485Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 8524 / His Master's Voice D.B. 8525Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 68LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 68LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 061-01230LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | EMI 3C 053-01230LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître OVD 4068LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître OVD 49068LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-30LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | World Records SH 195 / World Records SH.195LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Impromptu, Op. 90
- Impromptu, Op. 142
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1938 and 1974.
When was Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in Austria. One of them is His Master's Voice DB 3484.
How do I tell if my copy of Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 3484) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Impromptus Op. 90 Et 142 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.