US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-4123--4S X I A IA runout
SRRS-4124--1S A3 XIB runout
SRRS-4123A label
SRRS-4124B label
Guarneri QuartetString Quartet In E Minor ("From My Life") / String Quartet In A-Flat, Op. 105
Vinyl pressings
String Quartet In E Minor ("From My Life") / String Quartet In A-Flat, Op. 105
by Guarneri Quartet · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticChamber MusicString EnsembleClassical
String Quartet In E Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 String Quartet In E Minor
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2887
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2887
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SRRM-4121 TGRunout Side A
SRRM-4122 TGRunout Side B
SRRM-4121Label Side A
SRRM-4122Label Side B
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887-B
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2887First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887-BFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2887First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1232 / RCA Victrola VICS.1232LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | RCA 26 035LP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1232LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1232 / RCA Victrola VICS.1232LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-2887LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- String Quartet In E Minor ("From My Life")
- String Quartet In A-Flat, Op. 105
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of String Quartet In E Minor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of String Quartet In E Minor are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was String Quartet In E Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2887.
How do I tell if my copy of String Quartet In E Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2887, LM-2887, LSC-2887-B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRRS-4123--4S X I A I and SRRS-4124--1S A3 XI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is String Quartet In E Minor 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.