UK
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2918Decca LXT.2918
- Format
- LP, Mono
George MalcolmA Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas
Vinyl pressings
A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas
by George Malcolm · 1954
15 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT 2918 / Decca LXT.2918First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 963LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 2918 / Decca LXT.2918LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 2918 / Decca LXT.2918LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Decca 154.119 SLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 542 / Decca ECS.542LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 542 / Eclipse ECS 542LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 542 / Eclipse ECS 542LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 542 / Decca ECS.542LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 542 / Decca ECS.542LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca AWD 9901-CLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 609LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca AWD 9901-CLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2918 / Decca LXT.2918LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2918 / Decca LXT.2918LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sonata In G Major, L. 349
- A2Sonata In D Major, L. 424
- A3Sonata In A Major, L. 495
- A4Sonata In D Minor, L. 413
- A5Sonata In B Flat Major, L. 497
- A6Sonata In F Major, L. 326
- A7Sonata In C Major, L. 457
- A8Sonata In G Major, L. 331
- B1Sonata In B Flat Major, L. 498
- B2Sonata In F Minor, L. 475
- B3Sonata In E Major, L. 23
- B4Sonata In B Major, L. 450
- B5Sonata In B Minor, L. 33
- B6Sonata In A Major, L. 483
- B7Sonata In D Major, L. 461
- B8Sonata In G Major, L. 487
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas are there?
15 vinyl pressings of A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1970.
When was A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 2918, released March 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2918) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Recital Of Scarlatti Sonatas 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.