UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 941Concert Hall M-941
- Format
- LP, 7"
Frédéric ChopinFive Waltzes
Vinyl pressings
Five Waltzes
by Frédéric Chopin · 1961
17 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Five Waltzes 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 Five Waltzes
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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 941 / Concert Hall M-941First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Year unknown16 pressings
All 16 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- A1No.1 In E Flat, Op.18
- A2No.7 In C Sharp Minor, Op.64 No.2
- B1No.6 In D Flat, Op.64 No.1
- B2No.9 In A Flat, Op.69 No.1
- B3No.11 In G Flat, Op.70 No.1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Five Waltzes are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Five Waltzes are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Five Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall M 941.
How do I tell if my copy of Five Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 941) 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 Five Waltzes 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.
