Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18040 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
Frédéric ChopinKlavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21
by Frédéric Chopin · 1953
13 pressings4 countriesRomanticConcertoClassical
Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18040 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18040 LPMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18040LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18040 LPMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 1717410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 174LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 17 174LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlas Record 5819 HI-FI / Atlas Record 683 012LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Atlas Record 83 012 HI-FILP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18040LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18040LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18040LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18040LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1964.
When was Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18040 LPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18040 LPM) 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 Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 f-Moll Op. 21 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.
