France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Odeon ODX 103
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XAR 104 210 MG 1429 43Side A runout
XAR 105 210 MG 1429 44Side B runout
XAR 104Side A label
XAR 105Side B label
Frédéric ChopinLes 14 Valses
Vinyl pressings
Les 14 Valses
by Frédéric Chopin · 1953
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Les 14 Valses 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 Les 14 Valses
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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Odeon ODX 103First yearLP | LP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Odeon XOC 803LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Senator WSR 805 / Senator WSR-805LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Discophon 3.003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Discophon 3.003LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | CBS 51003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Versailles VER 34126LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | CBS 51 003LP | LP |
| ? | France | CBS 51 003LP | LP |
| ? | France | CBS XOC 803LP | LP |
| ? | France | CBS 51 003LP | LP |
| ? | France | CBS 51 003LP | LP |
| ? | France | CBS 51 003LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS 51003LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Valse Brillante En La Bémol Majeur Op. 34 N°1
- A2Valse En La Mineur Op. 34 N°2
- A3Valse Brillante En Fa Majeur Op. 34 N°3
- A4Valse En Si Mineur Op. 69 N°2
- A5Valse En Ré Bémol Majeur Op. 70 N°3
- A6Valse En La Bémol Majeur Op. 70 N°2
- A7Valse En La Bémol Majeur Op. 64 N°3
- B1Grande Valse En La Bémol Majeur Op. 42
- B2Valse En Ut Dièse Mineur Op. 64 N°2
- B3Valse En Sol Bémol Majeur Op. 70 N°1
- B4Valse En La Bémol Majeur (L'Adieu) Op. 69 N°1
- B5Valse En Mi Mineur (Posthume)
- B6Valse En Ré Bémol Majeur Op. 64 N°1
- B7Grande Valse Brillante En Mi Bémol Majeur Op. 18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les 14 Valses are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Les 14 Valses are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1977.
When was Les 14 Valses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France. One of them is Odeon ODX 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Les 14 Valses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ODX 103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAR 104 210 MG 1429 43 and XAR 105 210 MG 1429 44. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les 14 Valses 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.
