Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Red Stereo Banner
- Runout / matrix
138 849 ALabel side A
138 849 BLabel side B
Frédéric ChopinRecital
Vinyl pressings
Recital
by Frédéric Chopin · 1962
20 pressings9 countriesModernRomanticClassical
Recital was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Recital
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 849
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Stereo · French hard gatefold
- Runout / matrix
138 849 ALabel side A
138 849 BLabel side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
138849A-1S 9037 ISide A stamped
138849-B-2S 9037 ISide B stamped
138 849 ASide A label
138 849 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPMFirst yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 849First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138 849LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 618 849LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 849 SPLMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 849LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 849 SPLMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SPLMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 849LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SPLMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | USA & Canada | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 849 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 849LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 849LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutscher Schallplattenclub J 818LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPMLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2830 114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MGW 5129LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Polonaise - Fantaisie Nr. 7 As-dur Op. 61
- A2Etüde C-dur Op. 10 Nr. 1
- A3Etüde C-moll Op. 10 Nr. 12 (Revolutions-Etüde)
- A4Ballade Nr. 4 F-moll Op. 52
- Estampes (1903)
- 5. Sonate Fis-dur Op. 53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Recital are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Recital are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, US. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 138849 SLPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Recital is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 138849 SLPM, LPM 18 849) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 138 849 A and 138 849 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Recital 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.
