Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4262
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ivan DavisChopin
Vinyl pressings
Chopin
by Ivan Davis · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Chopin was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21071
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10941-2 YCSide A - stamped
ZAL-10940-2 YCSide B - stamped
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4262
- 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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Decca PFS 4262First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records SPC 21071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca PFS 4262First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca PFS 4262LP | LP |
| 1974 | Mexico | London Records SPC 21071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records GT-9230LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | London Records STS15543LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS15543LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records SPC 21071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records SPC 21071LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 665:00
- A2Etude No. 3, Op. 104:42
- A3Valse No. 2, Op. 643:17
- A4Barcarolle, Op. 608:54
- B1Ballade, Op. 238:50
- B2Nocturne No. 2, Op. 276:04
- B3Valse No. 1, Op. 64 (Minute)1:36
- B4Scherzo, Op. 397:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chopin are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Chopin are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was Chopin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Australia, Canada, Spain. One of them is Decca PFS 4262.
How do I tell if my copy of Chopin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4262, SPC 21071) 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 Chopin 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.