UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1172His Master's Voice ALP.1172
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA.432Label Side A
2XEA.433Label Side B
SolomonPiano Concerto No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 1
by Solomon · 1955
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 No. 1
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1172 / His Master's Voice ALP.1172First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice OALP 1172LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice LHMV-1042 / RCA Victor LHMV 1042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | His Master's Voice LHMV - 1042 / RCA Victor LMHV 1042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 361LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QALP 10103LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Odeon QALP 10103LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1172 / His Master's Voice ALP.1172LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Turnabout THS 65110LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | His Master's Voice LHMV 1042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Piano Concerto No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1172.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA.432 and 2XEA.433. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano 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.