France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FCX 169
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX108Label side A
XLX109Label side B
Gabriel FauréBallade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur
Vinyl pressings
Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur
by Gabriel Fauré · 1953
12 pressings3 countriesModernLate RomanticConcertoPiano
Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX 169
- Format
- LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Dowel Spine
- Runout / matrix
XLX 108Label side A
XLX 109Label side B
France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FCX 169
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M6-138925 XLX 108-21
M6-138926 XLX 109-21
US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35013Angel Records ANG.35013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX108-21D A 2
XLX109-21B R 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Columbia 33 FCX 169First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | France | Columbia FCX 169First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | France | Columbia 33 FCX 169First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Angel Records 35013 / Angel Records ANG.35013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Columbia FCX PM 30.354LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Columbia FCX 169LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Columbia FCX PM 30.354LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C061-12063LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia FCX PM 30.354LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia FCX PM 30.354LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2132LP | LP |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35013 / Angel Records ANG.35013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABallade, Op. 19, Pour Piano Et Orchestre
- Concerto En Sol Majeur Pour Piano Et Orchestre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1953 and 1975.
When was Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France, US. One of them is Columbia 33 FCX 169.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33 FCX 169, FCX 169, 35013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX108 and XLX109. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballade, Op.19 / Concerto En Sol Majeur 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.
