UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2925
- Format
- LP
Frédéric ChopinConcerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra (Opus 11)
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra (Opus 11)
by Frédéric Chopin · 1954
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra
4 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
September 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2925
- Format
- LP
Australia
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTA-2925
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Decca LXTA-2925First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT 2925First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | US | London Records LL 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca LXT 2925First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | Argentina | Discos London LLC 17644LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50 096LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2925LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2925LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50 096LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | Decca LXT 2925LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra, Opus 11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, US, Germany, Australia. One of them is Decca LXT 2925.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2925, LL 1001, LXTA-2925) 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 Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra 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.
