Germany
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 104 407
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Frédéric ChopinAusgewählte Meisterwerke
Vinyl pressings
Ausgewählte Meisterwerke
by Frédéric Chopin · 1965
21 pressings9 countriesRomanticPianoString EnsembleChamber Music
Ausgewählte Meisterwerke was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Ausgewählte Meisterwerke
17 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 104 407
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 104 407
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
20 ℗ 1965 14 G5 ◇ W 104407 ARunout side A, variant 1
20 ℗ 1965 10 G5 ◇ W 104407 BRunout side B, variant 1
℗ 1965 12 G5 ◇W 104407 A C1 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
℗ 1965 3 G5 ◇ W 104407-2 B CU Made in GermanyRunout Side B, variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 104 407
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 004 407
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 004 407
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | Finland | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 004 407First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 004 407First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK & Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Finland | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Sweden | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 104 407LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Frédéric Chopin
- A1Polonaise Nr. 6 As-dur Op. 53
- A2Berceuse Des-dur Op. 57
- 5 Mazurkas
- A8Variations Sur Un Air National Allemand, Op. Posth.
- Robert Schumann
- B1Quartettsatz C-moll D. 703
- B2Klaviertrio B-dur D. 898 (Op. 99) – 2. Satz: Andante Un Poco Mosso
- B3Impromptu Nr. 4 As-dur D. 899 (Op. 90)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ausgewählte Meisterwerke are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Ausgewählte Meisterwerke are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Ausgewählte Meisterwerke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 104 407, released July 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Ausgewählte Meisterwerke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104 407, 004 407) 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 Ausgewählte Meisterwerke 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.
