UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB 6703
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-8480-1K
SRRS-8481-1K
Frédéric ChopinThe Mazurkas Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
The Mazurkas Vol. 2
by Frédéric Chopin · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
The Mazurkas Vol. 2 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 The Mazurkas Vol. 2
1 pressing came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB 6703First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6703LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB 6703LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | RCA Red Seal FRL1 7030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RCA Red Seal FRL1 7030LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RCA Red Seal FRL1 7030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RCA Red Seal FRL1 7030LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 820LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Red Seal RL 43668LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | RCA Red Seal 26026 / RCA Victor 26 0256LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| ? | Switzerland | RCA Red Seal 26026 / RCA Victor 26 0256LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- Opus 30
- A1.1No. 1 In C Minor
- A1.2No. 2 In B Minor
- A1.3No. 3 In D-Flat
- A1.4No. 4 In C-Sharp Minor
- Opus 33
- A2.1No. 1 In G-Sharp Minor
- A2.2No. 2 In D
- A2.3No. 3 In C
- A2.4No. 4 In B Minor
- Opus 41
- B1.1No. 1 In C-Sharp Minor
- B1.2No. 2 In E Minor
- B1.3No. 3 In B
- B1.4No. 4 In A-Flat
- Opus 50
- B2.1No. 1 In G
- B2.2No. 2 In A-Flat
- B2.3No. 3 In C-Sharp Minor
- Opus 56
- B3No. 1 In B
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mazurkas Vol. 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Mazurkas Vol. 2 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1976.
When was The Mazurkas Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal SB 6703.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mazurkas Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SB 6703) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRRS-8480-1K and SRRS-8481-1K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mazurkas Vol. 2 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.
