UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPMDeutsche Grammophon 139 420
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Polonaises
by Frédéric Chopin · 1969
25 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Polonaises was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPMDeutsche Grammophon 139.420
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00 139420 = 2 A ℗ 1969 L8 ♢V 81Side A runout
00 139420 B ℗ 1969 L8 SCH♢V L8 FSide B runout
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPMDeutsche Grammophon 139 420
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
139 420 = 5 S1 1969 320 4 1 4Side A, runout, stamped
00 139 420 = 6 S2 1969 F 72 G 320 4 1 6Side B, runout, stamped
Switzerland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 172 597Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 597
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
139 420 ALabel side A
139 420 BLabel side B
XL 172 597 ALabel side A
XL 172 597 BLabel side B
Switzerland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 171 597Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 597
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
139 420 ALabel side A
139 420 BLabel side B
XL 171 597 ALabel side A
XL 171 597 BLabel side B
Switzerland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 171 597Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 597
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
139 420 ALabel side A
139 420 BLabel side B
XL 171 597 ALabel side A
XL 171 597 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139.420First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139 420First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 597 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 597First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 597 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 597First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 597 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 597First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139 420First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 11 39 420LP | LP |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139 420LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 / Deutsche Grammophon 139420LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 35 258LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 35 258LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139 420LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 258LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 / Deutsche Grammophon 139.420LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 / Deutsche Grammophon 139.420LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 139 420LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 413 269-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 597 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 597LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 597 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 597LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1N°1 En Ut Mineur, Op.26 N°1
- A2N°2 En Mi Bémol Mineur, Op.26 N°2
- A3N°3 En La Majeur, Op.40 N°1
- A4N°4 En Ut Mineur, Op.40 N°2
- B1N°5 En Fa Dièse Mineur, Op.44
- B2N°6 En La Bémol Majeur, Op.53
- B3N°7 En La Bémol Majeur, Op.61
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polonaises are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Polonaises are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1986.
When was Polonaises first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Germany, Italy, Switzerland. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 139 420 SLPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Polonaises is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 139 420 SLPM, XL 172 597, XL 171 597) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
