US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2334RCA Victor LPM 2334
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP1847-1S IRunout A
M-8̶ ̶2 PP1848--1S A1 IRunout B
M2PP-1847Label A
M2PP-1848Label B
Peter NeroPiano Forte
Vinyl pressings
Piano Forte
by Peter Nero · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Piano Forte was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Piano Forte
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2334
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2334RCA Victor LPM 2334
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP1847-2T A4 RRunout, Stamped, Side A
M2 PP1848--5S A1 R RRunout, Stamped, Side B
M2 PP1847--2S A2 RRunout Variant, Stamped, Side A
M2 PP1848-2S A2 RRunout Variant, Stamped, Side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2334RCA Victor LPM 2334
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP1847-3S HSide A runout
M2 PP1848-3S HSide B runout
M2PP-1847Side A label
M2PP-1848Side B label
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2334
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2334
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2334First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2334First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP-2334First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Rhodesia | RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2334 / RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2334First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2334 / RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2334 / RCA Victor LPM 2334First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-171LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2334LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Get Started3:13
- A2Over The Rainbow3:38
- A3Get Me To The Church On Time2:36
- A4My Funny Valentine3:29
- A5Scratch My Bach2:41
- A6In Other Words (Fly Me To The Moon)2:33
- B1Spring Is Here2:53
- B2Night And Day3:08
- B3That's All3:13
- B4Surrey With The Fringe On Top2:27
- B5I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face2:50
- B6Cherokee2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Forte are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Piano Forte are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1967.
When was Piano Forte first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2334.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Forte is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2334, LSP-2334, LPM 2334) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2 PP1847-1S I and M-8̶ ̶2 PP1848--1S A1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Forte 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.
