UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2533
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
YLX 1133 21 M6 230416Runout side A
YLX 1134 21 M6 230417Runout side B
Samson FrançoisDeux Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Deux Concertos
by Samson François · 1963
13 pressings5 countriesModernClassical
Deux Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Deux Concertos
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Columbia SAX 2533First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | US | Angel Records 36193LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Angel Records 36193 / Angel Records S. 36193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4159 / World Record Club S/T4159LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4159 / World Record Club S/T4159LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4159 / World Record Club S/T4159LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | New Zealand | World Record Club WE 4417LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia 33OCX 1889LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Columbia SAXO 2533LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia SAXF 986LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia FCX 986LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-16319LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33CX 1889LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto Nº 3 En Ut Majeur, Op. 26
- A1Andante - Allegro
- A2Thème Et Variations
- A3Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Concerto Nº 5 En Sol Majeur, Op. 55
- B1Allegro Con Brio
- B2Moderato Ben Accentuato
- B3Toccata (Allegro Con Fuoco)
- B4Larghetto
- B5Vivo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deux Concertos are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Deux Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Deux Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Columbia SAX 2533.
How do I tell if my copy of Deux Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAX 2533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YLX 1133 21 M6 230416 and YLX 1134 21 M6 230417. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deux Concertos 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.