USSR
1975- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия C10-10257 / 10258
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Frédéric ChopinBallades
Vinyl pressings
Ballades
by Frédéric Chopin · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Ballades was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Ballades
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Orizzonte OCL 16186
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | Orizzonte OCL 16186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | USSR | Мелодия C10-10257 / 10258First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия С10 06983-4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С10-06983-84LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С10 06983-84 (a)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Melodia Auslese 2530 949LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Мелодия 2530 949LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия C10-06983-4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 949LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 949LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Music for Pleasure CFP 40346LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C10-06983-84LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Four Ballades
- A1No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23
- A2No. 2 In F Major, Op. 38
- B1No. 3 In A-Flat Major, Op. 47
- B2No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballades are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ballades are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Ballades first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in USSR, Italy. One of them is Мелодия C10-10257 / 10258.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballades is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C10-10257 / 10258, OCL 16186) 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 Ballades 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.
