Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks AL 35132CBS Masterworks 5.666
- Format
- LP, Album
Pinchas ZukermanViolin Concerto No. 1 / Symphonie Espagnole
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concerto No. 1 / Symphonie Espagnole
by Pinchas Zukerman · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Violin Concerto No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 No. 1
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks 76 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CBS 76726-A D SSTRunout side A, Stamped, 'SST' etched
CBS 76726-B D SSTRunout side B, Stamped, 'SST' etched
76 726 AMatrix on label, side A
76 726 BMatrix on label, side B
Israel
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks 76726
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks 30089 7
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cbs Masterworks 76 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Columbia Masterworks AL 35132 / CBS Masterworks 5.666First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS Masterworks 76 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS Masterworks 30089 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Israel | CBS Masterworks 76726First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | CBS Masterworks 30089 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Cbs Masterworks 76 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia Masterworks M 35132LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBR 235964LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony FCCA 470LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks M 35132 / CBS Masterworks M 35132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 1 In G Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 26
- Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto No. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto No. 1 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Violin Concerto No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Argentina, Europe, Israel, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia Masterworks AL 35132.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concerto No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 35132, 76 726, 76726, 30089 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concerto No. 1 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.
