Argentina
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871RCA Victor LM-1871
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E4RP 8548Side A Runout Stamped
E4RP 8549Side B Runout Stamped
Frédéric ChopinConcerto No. 2 In F Minor / Concerto No. 4 In C Minor
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 2 In F Minor / Concerto No. 4 In C Minor
by Frédéric Chopin · 1954
12 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto No. 2 In F Minor 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. 2 In F Minor
1 pressing came out in 1954, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Argentina | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871 / RCA Victor LM-1871First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA LM-1871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA LM-1871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1321 / His Master's Voice ALP.1321LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | RCA 630242LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA L16021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | RCA LM-1871-ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0187LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 2 In F minor, Op. 21
- Concerto No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 2 In F Minor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 2 In F Minor are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1954 and 1959.
When was Concerto No. 2 In F Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Argentina. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1871.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No. 2 In F Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 1871) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4RP 8548 and E4RP 8549. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto No. 2 In F Minor 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.
