Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
410 507 - 1 S 1 320Side A runout
410 507 - 1 S 2 320Side B runout
Frédéric ChopinPiano Concerto = Klavierkonzert No. 2 / Polonaise Op. 44
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto = Klavierkonzert No. 2 / Polonaise Op. 44
by Frédéric Chopin · 1983
13 pressings5 countriesRomanticOrchestraPianoConcerto
Piano Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Piano Concerto
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
410 507 - 1 S 1 320 A D 1A-Side runout stamp
410 507 - 1 S 2 320 Z 1B-Side runout stamp
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
410 507 - 1 S 1 320 D O 1A-Side runout stamp variant 1
410 507 - 1 S 2 320 A G 2B-Side runout stamp variant 1
410 507 - 1 S 1 320 L30 B6A-Side runout stamp variant 2
410 507 - 1 S 2 320 A1 14.AB-Side runout stamp variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
410 507 - 1 S 1 320Side A runout
410 507 - 1 S 2 320Side B runout
Venezuela
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Yugoslavia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1Deutsche Grammophon 2230364
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 26 276-6LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 13664 / Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1 / Deutsche Grammophon 2230364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1 / Deutsche Grammophon 2230364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1LP | LP |
| 1986 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 43 355 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21
- B2Polonaise In F Sharp Minor, Op. 449:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Piano Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Venezuela, Yugoslavia. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 410 507-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 410 507-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 410 507 - 1 S 1 320 and 410 507 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto 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.
