Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 659 S1 320 1∙5 4Runout side A
2530 659 = 2 S2 320 1∙5 4Runout side B
2530 659.1Label side A
2530 659.2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Polonaises
by Frédéric Chopin · 1976
35 pressings16 countriesRomanticClassical
Polonaises was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Polonaises
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 659 S1 320 1 2ARunout side A
2530 659 = 2 S2 320 1 1BRunout side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 659 S1 320Run-out Side A
2530 659 = 2 S2 320Run-out Side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 659 S1 320Run-out Side A
2530 659 = 2 S2 320Run-out Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 66 025LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659 / Deutsche Grammophon MG 1040First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 524LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 524LP, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 524LP, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 524LP, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition |
| 1976 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP | LP |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2230143 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2230143 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530659LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 479 6653LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Deutsche Grammophon 486 7133 / Deutsche Grammophon 00289 486 713312", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 479 6653LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Op. 26, No. 1 (Cis-moll)
- Op. 26, No. 2 (Es-moll)
- Op. 40, No. 1 (A-dur)
- Op. 40, No. 2 (C-moll)
- Op. 44 (Fis-moll)
- Op. 53 (As-dur)
- Op. 61 (Polonaise-Fantaisie) (As-dur)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polonaises are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Polonaises are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
When was Polonaises first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 659.
How do I tell if my copy of Polonaises is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 659) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 659 S1 320 1∙5 4 and 2530 659 = 2 S2 320 1∙5 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polonaises 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.
