UK
1941- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DX 1062
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · T
- Runout / matrix
1 ©AX8962-1 ORunout side A, variant 1
2 ©AX8963-1 LRunout side B, variant 1
1 ©AX8962-1 MRunout side A, variant 2
1 ©AX8963-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
London Symphony Orchestra"Warsaw" Concerto
Vinyl pressings
"Warsaw" Concerto
by London Symphony Orchestra · 1941
20 pressings9 countriesClassicalStage & Screen
"Warsaw" Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 "Warsaw" Concerto
2 pressings came out in 1941, 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.
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C12014
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAX8962-1 B 1- C 3 GTA Side runout stamped
CAX8963-1 C 5 GTB Side runout stamped
CAX 8962A Side label
CAX 8963B Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Columbia C12014First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | UK | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | UK | Columbia DX 1062First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | UK | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1944 | US | Columbia Masterworks 7409-MShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | France | Columbia DFX 241Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | Columbia Masterworks 7409-MShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | Columbia D.X. 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.X. 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Columbia SVX 4Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia 30-5244Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks C12014Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | Columbia DFX 241Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | India | Columbia DX. 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Columbia DX. 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Columbia DX 1062Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- "Warsaw" Concerto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Warsaw" Concerto are there?
20 vinyl pressings of "Warsaw" Concerto are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1941 and 1951.
When was "Warsaw" Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia DX 1062.
How do I tell if my copy of "Warsaw" Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DX 1062, C12014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ©AX8962-1 O and 2 ©AX8963-1 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Warsaw" Concerto 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.
