UK
1935- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B.2311His Master's Voice D.B.2312
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2B 7260Side A label
32-4847Side B label
Frédéric ChopinWaltzes
Vinyl pressings
Waltzes
by Frédéric Chopin · 1935
31 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Waltzes was first pressed on vinyl in 1935. 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 Waltzes
5 pressings came out in 1935, 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.
France
1935- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" DB-2311Disque "Gramophone" DB-2312
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2 B. 7262Side C
2 B. 7263Side D
Spain
1935- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo DB 2311La Voz De Su Amo DB 2312
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2B. 7260Side 1
2B. 7261Side 2
2B. 7262Side 3
2B. 7263Side 4
Switzerland
1935- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB 2311His Master's Voice DB 2312
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14156-ALabel side E
14156-BLabel side F
Switzerland
1935- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB-2311His Master's Voice DB-2312
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
14159AK Side
14159BL Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-2311 / Disque "Gramophone" DB-2312First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1935 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo DB 2311 / La Voz De Su Amo DB 2312First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1935 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice DB 2311 / His Master's Voice DB 2312First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1935 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice DB-2311 / His Master's Voice DB-2312First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.2311 / His Master's Voice D.B.2312First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | Canada | Victor M-500Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal M 500Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1939 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-2311 / Disque "Gramophone" DB-2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Germany | Electrola DB-2311 / Electrola DB-2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.2311 / His Master's Voice D.B.2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.2311 / His Master's Voice D.B.2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 32LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Angel Records COLH 32LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone COLH 32LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | Japan | Angel Records GR-2014 (COLH-32)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 32LP | LP |
| 1958 | UK | Angel Records COLH 32LP | LP |
| 1958 | US | Angel Records Colh 32LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | World Records SH 383LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия М10 46143 007LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Seraphim 60127LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 32LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Electrola D.B. 2311 / Electrola D.B. 2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Greece | His Master's Voice 14C 063-00919LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | EMI 3C 053-00919LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 2311 / La Voce Del Padrone DB 2312Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR 70023LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2310LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim 60127LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim 60127LP | LP |
| ? | US | Seraphim 60127LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWaltz No. 1 In E Flat Major (Es Dur) Op. 18
- BWaltz No. 2 In A Flat Major (As Dur) Op. 34
- CWaltz No. 3 In A Minor (A-Moll), Op.34, No. 2
- DWalz No. 4 In F Major (F-Dur), Op. 34
- EWaltz No. 5 In A Flat Major (As Dur) Op. 42
- F1Waltz No. 6 In D Flat Major (Des Dur) Op. 64, No. 1
- F2Waltz No. 12 In F Minor (F Moll) Op. 70, No. 2
- GWaltz No. 7 In C Sharp Minor (Cis Moll), Op. 64, No. 2
- HWaltz No. 8 In A Flat Major (As Dur), Op. 64, No. 3
- IWaltz No. 9 In A Flat Major (As Dur) Op. 69, No. 1
- JWaltz No. 10 In B Minor (H Moll) Op. 69, No. 2
- K1Waltz No. 11 In G Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1
- K2Waltz No. 14 In E Minor, Op. Posth.
- LWaltz No. 13 In D Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltzes are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Waltzes are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1935 and 1985.
When was Waltzes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1935, in UK, France, Spain, Switzerland. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B.2311.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltzes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B.2311, DB-2311, DB 2311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2B 7260 and 32-4847. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waltzes 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.
