Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 826 S 1 3 20 C 1Side A runout stamped
2530 826 S 2 3 20 E 1Side B runout stamped
Frédéric ChopinKlavierwerke
Vinyl pressings
Klavierwerke
by Frédéric Chopin · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Klavierwerke was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Klavierwerke
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 826 S 1 3 20 L 1ASide A runout stamped
2530 826 S 2 3 20 D 1ASide B runout stamped
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
2530 826 S 1 3 20 A 1Side A runout stamped
2530 826 S 2 3 20 B 1Side B runout stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826Deutsche Grammophon 2530-826
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2530 826 S 1 3 20 1Side A runout stamped
2530 826 S 2 3 20Side B runout stamped
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 30 826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530-826First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826First yearLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 519LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 419 130-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Grande Polonaise Brillante Es-dur (In E Flat Major · En Mi Bémol Majeur) Précédée D'Un Andante Spianato Op. 22 - Andante Spianato: Tranquillo — Polonaise: Allegro Molto13:30
- A2Mazurka g-moll (In G Minor · En Sol Mineur) Op. 24 No. 1 - Lento2:03
- A3Mazurka C-dur (In C Major · En Ut Majeur) Op. 24 No. 2 - Allegro Non Troppo2:15
- A4Mazurka b-moll (In B Flat Minor · En Si Bémol Mineur) Op. 24 No. 4 - Moderato4:00
- B1Etude F-dur (In F Major · En Fa Majeur) Op. 10 No. 8 - Allegro2:06
- B2Prélude As-dur (In A Flat Major · En La Bémol Majeur) Op. 28 No. 17 - Allegretto3:44
- B3Prélude f-moll (In F Minor · En Fa Mineur) Op. 28 No. 18 - Allegro Molto0:45
- B4Valse As-dur (In A Flat Major · En La Bémol Majeur) Op. 34 No. 1 - Vivace4:27
- B5Scherzo E-dur (In E Major · En Mi Majeur) Op. 54 - Presto10:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierwerke are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Klavierwerke are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Klavierwerke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 826.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierwerke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 826, 25 30 826) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 826 S 1 3 20 C 1 and 2530 826 S 2 3 20 E 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Klavierwerke 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.
