Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Victor SRA-2075
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Frédéric ChopinConcertos Nos. 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
by Frédéric Chopin · 1965
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoOrchestra
Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SRA-2075First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Europe | RCA Red Seal RK 11 525/1-2LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA Red Seal SX-2515LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Red Seal DPS 2034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | RCA Red Seal VCS 7091LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA Red Seal RK 11 525/1-2 / RCA Red Seal 26.35046LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA Red Seal SX-2702LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Europe | RCA Red Seal RK 11 525/1-2 / RCA Red Seal 26.35046LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | RCA Red Seal RL85612LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA Red Seal RK 11525/1-2 / RCA Red Seal 26.35046LP, Compilation, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | RCA Red Seal SRA-2075LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | RCA Red Seal JR JRCL 9020(VCS 7091)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E, Op. 11
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F, Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1987.
When was Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Victor SRA-2075.
How do I tell if my copy of Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRA-2075) 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 Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 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.
