US
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal SP-4
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10-1140ASide 1 Runout
10-1141ASide 2 Runout
10-1141BSide 3 Runout
10-1140BSIde 4 Runout
José IturbiMusic To Remember (From The Life Of Chopin)
Vinyl pressings
Music To Remember (From The Life Of Chopin)
by José Iturbi · 1945
12 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Music To Remember was first pressed on vinyl in 1945. 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 Music To Remember
3 pressings came out in 1945, the album's first year, in 2 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
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal SP-4
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10-1140 ASide A runout
10-1141 ASide B runout
10-1141 BSide C runout
10-1140 BSide D runout
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor SP-4
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
10-1140 ASide A - stamped
10-1141 ASide B - stamped
10-1141 BSide C - stamped
10-1140 BSide D - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Victor SP-4First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Victor Red Seal SP-4First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Victor Red Seal SP-4First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal SP-4Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 1110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 1110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 1110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 11107", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Brazil | RCA Red Seal BRL 3005LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-87LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Europe | RCA Red Seal CT 16069LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-87LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AFantasie - Impromptu, Op. Posth. (Part 1)1:40
- B1Fantasie - Impromptu, Op. Posth. (Concluded)
- B2Waltz In D-Flat, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute Waltz")1:49
- CWaltz In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 23:07
- DMazurka In B-Flat, Op. 7, No. 12:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music To Remember are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Music To Remember are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1945 and 1951.
When was Music To Remember first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal SP-4.
How do I tell if my copy of Music To Remember is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10-1140A and 10-1141A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music To Remember 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.