France
1960- Label and catalog number
- VOX GBY 11.170VOX GBY 11 170
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG M-1184 •A• ARCSide A Etched ("RVG" Stamped)
RVG M•1184•B . ARCSide B Etched ("RVG" Stamped)
M-1184-ASide A Label
M-1184-BSide B Label
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Concerto & 2 Romances
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concerto & 2 Romances
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
13 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Violin Concerto & 2 Romances was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Violin Concerto & 2 Romances
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- VOX PL 11.170
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG M-1184 •A• ARCSide A Etched ("RVG" Stamped)
RVG M•1184•B . ARCSide B Etched ("RVG" Stamped)
M-1184-ASide A Label
M-1184-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | VOX GBY 11.170 / VOX GBY 11 170First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | VOX PL 11.170First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEC 195LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rainbow RPG 5001LP | LP |
| ? | Denmark | FONA PW 17LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Denmark | Fona Klubben FO 17170 / Orbis FO-17170LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | France | VOX STGBY 511.170LP | LP |
| ? | France | VOX GBY-11.170 / VOX GBY 11.170LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fono-Ring FGLP 77610LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 511.170LP | LP |
| ? | US | Allegro AR 88014LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 511.170 / Stereovox STPL 511.170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 511.170LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Romance #1 In G Major (Op. 40)
- Violin Concerto In D Major (Op. 61)
- B2Romance #2 In F Major (Op. 50)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto & 2 Romances are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto & 2 Romances are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1973.
When was Violin Concerto & 2 Romances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in France, US. One of them is VOX GBY 11.170.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concerto & 2 Romances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GBY 11.170, PL 11.170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG M-1184 •A• ARC and RVG M•1184•B . ARC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concerto & 2 Romances 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.
