UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice HQS 1125His Master's Voice HQS. 1125
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3445-1 1GRunout side A
2YEA 3446-1 1GRunout side B
Rafael Orozco24 Preludes, Op. 28
Vinyl pressings
24 Preludes, Op. 28
by Rafael Orozco · 1968
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticPreludePianoSolo
24 Preludes, Op. 28 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 24 Preludes, Op. 28
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 919LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1125 / His Master's Voice HQS. 1125First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Seraphim S-60093LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Seraphim S-60093LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S/4869 / World Record Club S-4869LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/4869 / World Record Club S-4869LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 919LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice HQS-1125 / His Master's Voice HQS 1125LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Electrola SME 81 097LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 063-00643LP | LP |
| ? | US | Seraphim S-60093LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Preludes, Op. 28
- B3.aNo. 25 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 45
- B3.bNo. 26 In A Flat Major, Op. Posth.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 24 Preludes, Op. 28 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 24 Preludes, Op. 28 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1975.
When was 24 Preludes, Op. 28 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice HQS 1125.
How do I tell if my copy of 24 Preludes, Op. 28 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HQS 1125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 3445-1 1G and 2YEA 3446-1 1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 24 Preludes, Op. 28 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.