US
December 1945- Label and catalog number
- V Disc 548
- Format
- 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VP-1528-D5-TC-1328-1Stamped, Side 1
VP-1540-D5-TC-1337-1Stamped, Side 2
548ALabel, Side 1
548BLabel, Side 2
José IturbiPolonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6
Vinyl pressings
Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6
by José Iturbi · 1945
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 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 Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6
4 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 11-8848
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
US
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 11-8848
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
Canada
1945- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 11-8848
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
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.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Canada | Victor Red Seal 11-8848First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | US | Victor Red Seal 11-8848First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | US | Victor Red Seal 11-8848First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1945 | US | V Disc 548First year12", 78 RPM | 12", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8848Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8848Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8848Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8848Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.6288Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11-8848Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APolonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 (Part 1)
- BPolonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 (Concluded)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1945 and 1947.
When was Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1945, in US, Canada. One of them is V Disc 548, released December 1945.
How do I tell if my copy of Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 548, 11-8848) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VP-1528-D5-TC-1328-1 and VP-1540-D5-TC-1337-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polonaise In A-Flat, Op. 53, No. 6 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.