Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 965 5 2 = 6 3 2 0Side One
2530 965 = 5 5 2Side Two
Vinyl pressings
14 Walzer · 14 Valses
by Frédéric Chopin · 1977
17 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
14 Walzer · 14 Valses was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 14 Walzer · 14 Valses
2 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Switzerland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2837 510
- Format
- LP, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
2530 965 S 1 = 9 320Runout side A
2530 965 S 2 = 6 320Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 2837 510First yearLP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| 1978 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530965LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG1172LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP | LP |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | World Record Club R-06812 / World Record Club R 06812LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 424 200-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1989 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Gran Vals Brillante No. 1 En Mi Bémol Mayor Op. 18: Vivo5:31
- A2Gran Vals Brillante No. 2 En La Bémol Mayor Op. 34 No. 1: Vivace5:10
- A3Gran Vals Brillante No. 3 En La Menor Op. 34 No. 2: Lento5:42
- A4Gran Vals Brillante No. 4 En Fa Mayor Op. 34 No. 3: Vivace2:20
- A5Gran Vals No. 5 En La Bémol Mayor Op. 424:08
- A6No. 6 En Re Bémol Mayor Op. 64 No. 1: Molto Vivace1:49
- B1No. 7 En Do Sostenido Menor Op. 64 No. 2: Tempo Gusto3:42
- B2No. 8 En La Bemol Mayor Op. 64 No. 3: Moderato3:07
- B3No. 9 En La Bemol Mayor Op. 69 No. 1: Lento4:17
- B4No. 10 En Si Menor Op. 69 No. 2: Moderato4:30
- B5No. 11 En Sol Bemol Mayor Op. 70 No. 1: Molto Vivace2:21
- B6No. 12 En Fa Menor Op. 70 No. 2: Tempo Gusto2:53
- B7No. 13 En Re Bemol Mayor Op. 70 No. 3: Moderato2:46
- B8No. 14 En Mi Menor Op. Post.: Vivace2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 14 Walzer · 14 Valses are there?
17 vinyl pressings of 14 Walzer · 14 Valses are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was 14 Walzer · 14 Valses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Spain, Switzerland. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 965.
How do I tell if my copy of 14 Walzer · 14 Valses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 965, 2837 510) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 965 5 2 = 6 3 2 0 and 2530 965 = 5 5 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 14 Walzer · 14 Valses 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.
