US
1927- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 6628
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Ignacy Jan PaderewskiImpromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major
Vinyl pressings
Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major
by Ignacy Jan Paderewski · 1927
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major
1 pressing came out in 1927, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | US | Victrola 6628First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B. 1037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Victor Red Seal 6628Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 6628Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1037Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 6628Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Victor Red Seal 6628Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AImpromptu In A Flat, Op. 142, No. 2
- BEtude In E Major, Op. 10, No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US. One of them is Victrola 6628.
How do I tell if my copy of Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6628) 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 Impromptu In A Flat / Etude In E Major 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.