Japan
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Denon OX-7066-ND
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OX-7066A-2 AISide A
OX-7066B-2 AISide B
Leoš JanáčekSmyčcové Kvartety
Vinyl pressings
Smyčcové Kvartety
by Leoš Janáček · 1976
11 pressings4 countriesModernClassical
Smyčcové Kvartety was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Smyčcové Kvartety
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Denon OX-7066-NDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 1995LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 1995 / Supraphon 1111 1995 GLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 1995LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 1995LP, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Repress, Quadraphonic |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1111 1995LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 1995 / Supraphon 1111 1995 GLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Denon OS-7181-NDLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Supraphon 25840LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Supraphon 25 840 KKLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAA-80020LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Smyčcový Kvartet Č. 1 - Z Podnětu Tolstého Kreutzerovy Sonáty
- Smyčcový Kvartet Č. 2 - Listy Důvěrné
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smyčcové Kvartety are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Smyčcové Kvartety are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was Smyčcové Kvartety first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Japan. One of them is Denon OX-7066-ND, released November 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Smyčcové Kvartety is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OX-7066-ND) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OX-7066A-2 AI and OX-7066B-2 AI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smyčcové Kvartety 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.
