Poland
1959- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XW 135. 2 M-Ł.A, etched
XW 136 16 M-Ł.B, etched
XW-135Label A
Frédéric ChopinWalce
Vinyl pressings
Walce
by Frédéric Chopin · 1959
22 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Walce was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Walce
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 144LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 144 / Fryderyk Chopin Gesellschaft Warszawa 8 20 144LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 144LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 144LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 144LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. SXAP 4105LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Spain | Zafiro ZTV-38LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato STU 70686LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polskie Nagrania SLT 43 035-B / Telefunken SLT 43 035-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken NT 528LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.41331 / Telefunken NT 528LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0068 / Towarzystwo Im. Fryderyka Chopina SX 0068LP | LP |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0068LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0068LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0068 / Towarzystwo Im. Fryderyka Chopina SXL 0068LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0068 / Towarzystwo Im. Fryderyka Chopina SX 0068LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XEPN 0130LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB STV 213 306 / PGP RTB STV 213306LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Walc Es-dur Op. 18
- A2Walc As-dur Op. 34 Nr 1
- A3Walc A-moll Op. 34 Nr 2
- A4Walc F-dur Op. 34 Nr 3
- A5Walc As-dur Op. 42
- B1Walc Des-dur Op. 64 Nr 1
- B2Walc Cis-moll Op. 64 Nr 2
- B3Walc As-dur Op. 64 Nr 3
- B4Walc As-dur Op. 69 Nr 1
- B5Walc H-moll Op. 69 Nr 2
- B6Walc Ges-dur Op. 70 Nr 1
- B7Walc F-moll Op. 70 Nr 2
- B8Walc Des-dur Op. 70 Nr 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walce are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walce are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.
When was Walce first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Poland. One of them is Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0068.
How do I tell if my copy of Walce is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XL 0068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XW 135. 2 M-Ł. and XW 136 16 M-Ł.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walce 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.
