France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 913 249
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Frédéric Chopin24 Preludes
Vinyl pressings
24 Preludes
by Frédéric Chopin · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
24 Preludes was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 24 Preludes
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 913 249First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2139LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2139 / Gramofonový Klub 1 11 2139LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Supraphon 25 035 KKLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Armando Curcio Editore TMC 69LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Sarpe TMC-69LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pro Arte PAL-1032LP | LP |
| 1983 | Japan | Supraphon OS-7129-SLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2139LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 7007TLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 10 2139-1 111LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 24 Preludes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 24 Preludes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1991.
When was 24 Preludes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France. One of them is Eurodisc 913 249.
How do I tell if my copy of 24 Preludes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 913 249) 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 24 Preludes 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.
