Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- SABA SB 15 068
- Format
- LP, Album
Eugen CiceroCicero's Chopin
Vinyl pressings
Cicero's Chopin
by Eugen Cicero · 1966
15 pressings5 countriesModernJazzClassical
Cicero's Chopin 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 Cicero's Chopin
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | SABA SB 15 068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2307-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 615 / BASF CRM 615LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | MPS Records YP-7005-MPLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | MPS Records 3253105LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1746-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1985 | Mexico | Jazz Unlimited Special Series JUN-4027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 2120 615-7 / BASF 2120 615-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.128 / MPS Records MPS 15068LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | SABA SB 15 068LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 2120 615-7 / BASF 2120 615-7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 15 068 ST / SABA SB 15 068LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records UXP-24-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1626-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | UK | Polydor 583707LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Grande Valse Brillante, Es-Dur, Op. 184:10
- A2Prelude A-Dur, Op. 28, No. 78:25
- A3Valse Cis-moll, Op. 64, 25:40
- B1Prelude C-moll, Op. 28, No. 203:30
- B2Etude E-Dur, Op. 10, No. 36:45
- B3Prelude E-moll, Op. 28, No. 47:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cicero's Chopin are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Cicero's Chopin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1985.
When was Cicero's Chopin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany. One of them is SABA SB 15 068.
How do I tell if my copy of Cicero's Chopin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SB 15 068) 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 Cicero's Chopin 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.
