Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 894 121 ZKY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Frédéric ChopinEtuden
Vinyl pressings
Etuden
by Frédéric Chopin · 1961
13 pressings7 countriesClassical
Etuden was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Etuden
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Netherlands | Fontana 894 121 ZKYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips GLS 73LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Fontana 698 068 CL / Fontana 875 051 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 6527 144LP | LP |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fontana 875 051 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 698 068 CLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 875 051 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 6540 274LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Philips SFX-7516LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6816 128LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 875 051 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Mien Phone Record SML-40LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Philips PHC 9115LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEtuden, Op. 10 (1-12)
- BEtuden, Op. 25 (1-12)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Etuden are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Etuden are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was Etuden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Netherlands. One of them is Fontana 894 121 ZKY.
How do I tell if my copy of Etuden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 894 121 ZKY) 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 Etuden 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.
