US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E1-LRC -9Label A
E1-LRC-10Label B
Frédéric ChopinFour Scherzi
Vinyl pressings
Four Scherzi
by Frédéric Chopin · 1951
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Four Scherzi was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Four Scherzi
3 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
WDM 189
WDM 189
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red Vinyl
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 189First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 189First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 147LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1136LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Spain | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1132 / RCA Victor LM 1132LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | RCA Gold Seal RVC 1596LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 53 1011871 MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1132 / RCA 630.419LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QALP 147LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1No 1 In B Minor, Op. 20 (Presto Con Fuoco)
- A2No 2 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 31 (Presto)
- B1No 3 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39 (Presto Con Fuoco)
- B2No 4 In E, Op. 54 (Presto)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Scherzi are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four Scherzi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1951 and 1984.
When was Four Scherzi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1132.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Scherzi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 1132, WDM 189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E1-LRC -9 and E1-LRC-10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Scherzi 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.
