Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Melodia-Eurodisc 89 856 KKMelodia-Eurodisc S 89 856
- Format
- LP
Gidon KremerRomantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems
Vinyl pressings
Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems
by Gidon Kremer · 1976
15 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticModernString Instrument
Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Melodia-Eurodisc 89 856 KK
- Format
- LP
USSR
1976- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С 10—07163-4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C10-07163/4-1A, runout
С10-07164/4-5B, runout
USSR
1976- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С10—07163Мелодия С10—07164
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Melodia-Eurodisc 89 856 KKFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 89 856 KK / Melodia-Eurodisc S 89 856First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—07163-4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | USSR | Мелодия С10—07163 / Мелодия С10—07164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIC-2039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Мелодия 150 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10-07163-64LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Melodia Eterna 8 26 943LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 26 943LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Melodiya / La Voce Del Padrone 3C 063-63823LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | CBS Masterworks M 35838 / Columbia M 35838LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | CBS Masterworks M 35838 / Columbia M 35838LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 65 173LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С10 07163-4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C 10-07163-4LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Aria Con Sentimento2:48
- A2Melodie Aus "Souvenir D'Un Lieu Cher"3:18
- A3Gopak Aus "Jahrmarkt Von Sorotschinzi"1:49
- A4Poem Aus "Ein Sommerabend"2:34
- A5Romanze Op.72:32
- A6La Lugubre Gondole6:44
- A7Hora Staccato2:00
- B1Sechs Deutsche Tänze4:02
- B2Ungarischer Tanz Nr. 5 G-moll2:12
- B3"Der Erlkönig", Großes Caprice Über Das Thema Von Franz Schubert Op. 264:01
- B4Caprice Es- Dur Op.1/141:18
- B5Prelude In As-Dur Op. 34/172:06
- B6Amoroso1:44
- B7Marche Miniature2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Austria, USSR. One of them is Melodia-Eurodisc 89 856 KK.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 89 856 KK, 33 С 10—07163-4, С10—07163) 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 Romantische Miniaturen = Romantic Gems 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.