US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-5769Label Side A
SRRS-5770Label Side B
Erick FriedmanViolin Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concertos
by Erick Friedman · 1966
13 pressings8 countriesRomanticConcertoOrchestraString Instrument
Violin Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Violin Concertos
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SB 6666RCA Red Seal SB 6666
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS 5769A side matrix
SRRS 5770B side matrix
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RB 6666
- Format
- LP, Mono
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 645.069 A
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS 5789 - 645.062
SRRS 5770 - 645.062
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 645.069 AFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor SB 6666 / RCA Red Seal SB 6666First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB 6666First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | RCA AGL1-3884LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal LSC-2865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LSC 2865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2865LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35
- Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1981.
When was Violin Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, France, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2865.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2865, SB 6666, RB 6666, 645.069 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRRS-5769 and SRRS-5770. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concertos 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.