UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6601
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-12080-1W BU 23Side A runout, variant 1
ZAL-12081-1W A 1Side B runout, variant 1
ZAL-12080-1W H 25Side A runout, variant 2
ZAL-12081-1W DU 1Side B runout, variant 2
Sir William WaltonViolin Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concertos
by Sir William Walton · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesNeo-RomanticModernConcertoOrchestra
Violin Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Concertos
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6601
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-12080Side A (stamped)
ZAL-12081Side B (stamped)
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club STZ 1317
- Format
- LP
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records L15C-2222
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLC 2345
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6601
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | London Records L15C-2222First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records SLC 2345First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 1317LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Decca SXL 6601First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SXL 6601First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SXL 6601LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SXL 6601First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | World Record Club STZ 1317First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | London Records CS6819 / London Records CS 6819LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Korea | Decca SXL 6601 / Decca SEL-0205LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records CS6819LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto For Violin And Orchestra
- Concerto In D For Violin And Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Violin Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SXL 6601.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6601, STZ 1317, L15C-2222, SLC 2345) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-12080-1W BU 23 and ZAL-12081-1W A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin 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.