Germany
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V R 136487 ARunout A, stamped; "R" rotated 90°
1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V […] 136487 BRunout B, stamped; [indecipherable glyph]
Vinyl pressings
Nocturnes Nr. 11-20
by Frédéric Chopin · 1966
21 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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. 11-20
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Germany
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V - 136487 A - Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped; "R" rotated 90°
1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V - K -136X487 B - Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped; [indecipherable glyph]
Germany
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 487
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1966 B6 ◇V K 19487-3 A Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped; "K" rotated 90°
1 ℗ 1966 B6 ◇V H 19487-4 B Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped; "H" rotated 90°
Germany
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEMDeutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany 1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V 1 136487 ASide A runout
Made in Germany 1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V K 136 487 BSide B runout
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEMDeutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1966 C71 ◊V (AL tilted)) 00 136 487 = 3ASide 1 stamped
℗ 1966 B71 ◊V (AD tilted)) 00 136 487 = 2BSide 2 stamped
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 L6 SCH◇K BB (rotated 90º) (followed by four "X" characters stamped over other characters, like an erasure) 104369 = 3 A 136486=3 ANo "℗" or year on Runout A
1 ℗ 1965 GG SCH◇W 104369-2 日 136486-2 日Runout B, stamped; AO rotated 90º, separately stamped, "Made in Germany" opposite engraved
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 636 487 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 487First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 11 36 487LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-200 138 / Deutsche Grammophon 136487LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Benelux | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 252LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 487LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 486LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 487LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 410 071-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 136 487LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 252LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 136487LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nr. 11 G-Moll Op. 37 Nr. 1 (Andante Sostenuto)5:11
- A2Nr. 12 G-Dur Op. 37 Nr. 2 (Andantino)5:28
- A3Nr. 13 C-Moll Op. 48 Nr. 1 (Lento)5:35
- A4Nr. 14 Fis-Moll Op. 48 Nr. 2 (Andantino)6:45
- A5Nr. 15 F-Moll Op. 55 Nr. 1 (Andante)4:35
- B1Nr. 16 Es-Dur Op. 55 Nr. 2 (Lento Sostenuto)4:08
- B2Nr. 17 H-Dur Op. 62 Nr. 1 (Andante)6:20
- B3Nr. 18 E-Dur Op. 62 Nr. 2 (Lento)5:28
- B4Nr. 19 E-Moll Op. 72 Nr. 1 (Andante)3:10
- B5Nr. 20 Cis-Moll Op. Posth. (Lento Con Gran Espressione)3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 136 487, released July 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 136 487, LPEM 19 487, 136 487 SLPEM, 636 487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V R 136487 A and 1 ℗ 1966 A6 ◇V […] 136487 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nocturnes Nr. 11-20 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.
