Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP8545Capitol Records SP-8545
- Format
- LP, Stereo
John BrowningConcerto In D For The Left Hand / Concerto #3 In C
Vinyl pressings
Concerto In D For The Left Hand / Concerto #3 In C
by John Browning · 1961
10 pressings7 countriesModernClassical
Concerto In D For The Left Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Concerto In D For The Left Hand
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P8545Capitol Records P-8545
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P8545Capitol Records P-8545
- Format
- LP, Mono · Scranton
Italy
November 13, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 8545
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK & Europe
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP8545Capitol Records SP-8545
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records SP8545 / Capitol Records SP-8545First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK & Europe | Capitol Records SP8545 / Capitol Records SP-8545First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records P8545 / Capitol Records P-8545First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records P8545 / Capitol Records P-8545First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | Capitol Records P 8545First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Seraphim S-60224LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CSC 5058LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records CCM-040LP, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records SP8545LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SP8545 / Capitol Records SP-8545LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AConcerto In D For The Left Hand18:00
- Concerto #3 In C
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto In D For The Left Hand are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concerto In D For The Left Hand are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1972.
When was Concerto In D For The Left Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Canada, US, Italy, UK & Europe. One of them is Capitol Records SP8545.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto In D For The Left Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP8545, P8545, P 8545) 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 Concerto In D For The Left Hand 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.