Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Europa E 180
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E 180 A-1Runout A, stamped
ST-E-180-BRunout B, etched
Frédéric ChopinBeliebte Klavierstücke
Vinyl pressings
Beliebte Klavierstücke
by Frédéric Chopin · 1967
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Beliebte Klavierstücke was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Beliebte Klavierstücke
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 717
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | Europa E 180First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 717First yearLP | LP |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Stereo Gold Award Classics MER 201LP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 201LP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN-7721LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1975 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN-7721LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Europa E 180LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Europa Exquisit ex 1218LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Europa Klassik 114 017.5LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Europa Klassik 1218LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Europa E 180LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 162 / Somerset SM 162LP | LP |
| ? | Spain | Dim Record DS-109LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Stereo Gold Award Classics MER 201LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Scherzo Nr. 2, B-moll, Op. 31
- A2Minutenwalzer, Des-dur, Op. 64, Nr. 1
- A3Revolutions-Etüde, A-moll, Op. 25, Nr. 11
- A4Nocturne, Des-dur, Op. 27, Nr. 2
- B1Abschiedswalzer, As-dur, Op. 69, Nr. 1
- B2Wellen-Etüde, As-dur, Op. 25, Nr. 1
- B3Schmetterlings-Etüde, Ges-dur, Op. 25, Nr. 9
- B4Walzer, Cis-moll, Op. 64, Nr. 2
- B5Oktaven-Etüde, H-moll, Op. 25, Nr. 10
- B6Berceuse, Des-dur, Op. 57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beliebte Klavierstücke are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Beliebte Klavierstücke are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Beliebte Klavierstücke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK. One of them is Europa E 180.
How do I tell if my copy of Beliebte Klavierstücke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 180, MAL 717) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 180 A-1 and ST-E-180-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beliebte Klavierstücke 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.
