US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vox PL 9632-2VOX PL 9632
- Format
- LP, Album · Autocoupled
- Runout / matrix
M-1181-D ARC 1110C4Side A Etched
RVGSide A Stamp
M-1181-E-E2(29)-1 ARCSide B Etched
RVGSide B Stamp
Guiomar NovaesChopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II
Vinyl pressings
Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II
by Guiomar Novaes · 1957
13 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vox PL 9632-2VOX PL 9632
- Format
- LP, Album · Autocoupled
- Runout / matrix
M-1181-D ARCSide A Etched
RVGSide A Stamp
M-1181-E ARCSide B Etched
RVGSide B Stamp
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Vox PL 9632-2 / VOX PL 9632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Vox PL 9632-2 / VOX PL 9632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Vox EQVX 70.018 / Equipe EQVX 70.018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | VOX STPL 512.960LP, Stereo, Remastered | LP, Stereo, Remastered |
| 1971 | US | Vox PL 9632-2LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1974 | Spain | Marfer M. 50-239 SLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Turnabout 89.016LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 RC 768 / Musidisc RC 768LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 RC 768 / Musidisc RC 768LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vox Productions STPL 512.960LP, Stereo, Remastered | LP, Stereo, Remastered |
| ? | US | Vox PL 9632-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Vox Productions STPL 512.960LP, Stereo, Remastered | LP, Stereo, Remastered |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 512.960LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Op. 27, #1 In C Sharp Minor5:01
- A2Op. 27, #2 In D Flat Major5:14
- A3Op. 32, #1 In B Major4:30
- A4Op. 32, #2 In A Flat Major4:48
- A5Op. 37, #1 In G Minor5:33
- B1Op. 37, #2 In G Major6:30
- B2Op. 48, #1 In C Minor5:31
- B3Op. 48, #2 In F Sharp Minor6:39
- B4Op. 55, #1 In F Minor4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1981.
When was Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Vox PL 9632-2.
How do I tell if my copy of Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 9632-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1181-D ARC 1110C4 and RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chopin: Nocturnes (Complete) Vol. II 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.