Netherlands
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00651 R
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
00651 1R = 1 2A-Side
00651 2R = 1 ...B-Side
Frédéric ChopinConcerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1
by Frédéric Chopin · 1953
17 pressings10 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Netherlands | Philips A 00651 RFirst yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Epic LC 3012First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips A 00651 RLP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1958 | Spain | Philips A 00651 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Fontana 675.004 KR / Fontana 675 004 KRLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 2374 PhLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00651 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Chile | Philips A 00651 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Fontana 200.010 WGLLP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips S 06.156 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | Philips G 05302 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00651 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Italy | Philips G 05302 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 695 033 KLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips G 05302 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips G 05302 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | Philips G 05302 R / Philips GBR 6500LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Minor Op. 11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1953 and 1964.
When was Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Netherlands, US. One of them is Philips A 00651 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 00651 R, LC 3012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 00651 1R = 1 2 and 00651 2R = 1 .... Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 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.
