US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
MMS 43 1 E3 KL 6867 1CR A1Runout side A
MMS-43-S-2 8Runout side B
E3 KL 6867Label side A
E3 KL 6868Label side B
Robert SchumannPiano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54
by Robert Schumann · 1953
13 pressings6 countriesPianoConcertoRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Concerto A Minor, Opus 54
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono · Grey cover, Red text
- Runout / matrix
MMS 43 1 E3 KL 6867 1GR A1Runout side A
MMS-43-S-2 8Runout side B
E3 KL 6867Label side A
E3 KL 6868Label side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3 KL 6867Label side A
E3 KL 6868Label side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3 KL 6867 MM S 43 1BR PT. 1 IA side runout
E3 KL 6868 MM S 43 1CR PT. 2 IB side runout
E3 KL 6867A side label
E3 KL 6868B side 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | The Musical Masterpiece Society Inc. MMS-43 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall MMS 43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall MMS 43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | The Musical Masterpiece Society Inc. MMS-43 / Muzikale Meesterwerken Serie N.V. MMS-4310", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Muzikale Meesterwerken Serie N.V. MMS-43 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-4310", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto In A Minor Op. 54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1955.
When was Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-43.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMS-43) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMS 43 1 E3 KL 6867 1CR A1 and MMS-43-S-2 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto A Minor, Opus 54 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.
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