US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Yorkshire Records PL 510.930
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PL 510930A-1 S-747-1 // PR // G.K.A runout
PL 510930B-1 S-748-1 // G.K.B runout
S-747Label side A
S-748Label side B
Frédéric ChopinEtudes Op. 10 & Op. 25
Vinyl pressings
Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25
by Frédéric Chopin · 1958
12 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- VOX PL 10.930
- Format
- LP, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
M-1143-A1 ARC RVGRunout side A complete
M-1143-B ARC RVGRunout side B complete
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- VOX PL 10.930
- Format
- LP, Mono · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
M-1143-A1 ARC RVGRunout side A complete
M-1143-B ARC RVGRunout side B complete
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- VOX PL 10.930
- Format
- LP, Mono · Blue Silver Labels
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Yorkshire Records PL 510.930First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | VOX PL 10.930First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | VOX PL 10.930First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | VOX PL 10.930First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | VOX STPL 510.930LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | VOX STPL 510.930LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | VOX EQVX 70012LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | VOX STPL 510.930LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Yorkshire Records RCC-22429LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 510.930LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Yorkshire Records STPL 510.930LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | VOX PL 10.930LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Etudes, Opus 10 (Complete)
- Etudes, Opus 25 (Complete)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1972.
When was Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Yorkshire Records PL 510.930.
How do I tell if my copy of Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 510.930, PL 10.930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PL 510930A-1 S-747-1 // PR // G.K. and PL 510930B-1 S-748-1 // G.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 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.
