Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19486
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
004369-2ASide A - runout
004369-2 BSide B - runout
Vinyl pressings
Nocturnes Nr. 1-10
by Frédéric Chopin · 1965
23 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Nocturnes Nr. 1-10
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19486First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136486 / Deutsche Grammophon 136486LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP | LP |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP | LP |
| 1968 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486 / Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 11 36 486LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 486 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RG 137LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 636 486LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 410070-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 251LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 136486 / Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- 10 Nocturnes No. 1-10
- A1No. 1 b-moll (in B Flat Minor · En Si Bémol Mineur) Op. 9 No. 1: Larghetto
- A2No. 2 Es-dur (In E Flat Major · En Mi Bémol Majeur) Op. 9 No. 2: Andante
- A3No. 3 H-dur (In B Major · En Si Majeur) Op. 9 No. 3: Allegretto
- A4No. 4 F-dur (In F Major · En Fa Majeur) Op. 15 No. 1: Andante Cantabile
- A5No. 5 Fis-dur (In F Sharp Major · En Fa Dièse Majeur) Op. 15 No. 2: Larghetto
- B1No. 6 g-moll (In G Minor · En Sol Mineur) Op. 15 No. 3: Lento
- B2No. 7 cis-moll (In C Sharp Minor · En Ut Dièse Mineur) Op. 27 No. 1: Larghetto
- B3No. 8 Des-dur (In D Flat Minor · En Ré Bémol Majeur) Op. 27 No. 2: Lento Sostenuto
- B4No. 9 H-dur (In B Major · En Si Majeur) Op. 32 No. 1: Andante Sostenuto
- B5No. 10 As-dur (In A Flat Major · En La Bémol Majeur) Op. 32 No. 2: Lento - Poco Più Mosso
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.
When was Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19486.
How do I tell if my copy of Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPEM 19486) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 004369-2A and 004369-2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nocturnes Nr. 1-10 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.
