UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1415
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 905-1N O CJSide 1
XAX 904-3N O -Side 2
Giuseppe Tartini"Devil's Trill" Sonata / Sonata In B Flat, K. 454
Vinyl pressings
"Devil's Trill" Sonata / Sonata In B Flat, K. 454
by Giuseppe Tartini · 1956
19 pressings12 countriesBaroqueClassicalClassical
"Devil's Trill" Sonata was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 "Devil's Trill" Sonata
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33-OCX-1415Columbia 33CX 1415
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 904-3N 1 [9 o'clock]Stamped runout side 1
XAX 905-1N 2 [9 o'clock]Stamped runout side 2
XAX 905Center label sides 1 and 2 [misprint on side 1]
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX 654Columbia 33 FCX 654
- Format
- LP, Mono
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX654
- Format
- LP, Mono · Dowel Rod
- Runout / matrix
XAX 905 - 1N M6 178339Runout side A (Tartini )
XAX 904 - 3N M6 178345Runout side B (Mozart )
XAX 905Label side A ( Tartini )
XAX 904Label side B ( Mozart)
Japan
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XL 5203
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 905-1N 2 A-A-3 2DRunout Side A
XAX 904-3N 1 A-B-L 2DRunout Side B
AXA 905Label Side A
AXA 904Label Side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1415
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 905-1NRunout side 1, stamped
XAX 904-3N IRunout side 2, stamped
XAX 905Matrix on label, side 1
XAX 904Matrix on label, side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Columbia 33-OCX-1415 / Columbia 33CX 1415First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Columbia FCX 654 / Columbia 33 FCX 654First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Columbia FCX654First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Japan | Columbia XL 5203First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Columbia 33CX 1415First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1415First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Angel Records 35356LP | LP |
| 1958 | Italy | Columbia 33-QCX 10306LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | World Record Club PE 706 / World Record Club PE-706LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | Australia | World Record Club PE 706 / World Record Club PE-706LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | South Korea | Warner Classics 33CX1415LP | LP |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | Warner Classics 5021732753441LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2026 | UK | The Electric Recording Co. ERC127 / Parlophone 33CX 1415LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia 33 MCX 1415LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia 33 MCX 1415LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Columbia 33 JCX 1415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LALP 475LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33CX 1415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35356LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASonata In G Minor ("Devil's Trill")
- Sonata No. 32 In B Flat Major, K.454
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Devil's Trill" Sonata are there?
19 vinyl pressings of "Devil's Trill" Sonata are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1956 and 2026.
When was "Devil's Trill" Sonata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Australia, France, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia 33CX 1415.
How do I tell if my copy of "Devil's Trill" Sonata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33CX 1415, 33-OCX-1415, FCX 654, FCX654) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 905-1N O CJ and XAX 904-3N O -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Devil's Trill" Sonata 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.
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