UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4140
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8090-1L BM JT 1Runout Stamped Side A
ZAL-8091-2L G JT 1Runout Stamped Side B
ZAL.8090Label Side A
ZAL.8091Label Side B
Tutti CamarataThe Heart Of Tchaikovsky
Vinyl pressings
The Heart Of Tchaikovsky
by Tutti Camarata · 1968
13 pressings9 countriesClassical
The Heart Of Tchaikovsky 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 The Heart Of Tchaikovsky
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS.4140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8090-2LRunout Stamped Side A
ZAL-8091-4LRunout Stamped Side B
ZAL.8090Label Side A
ZAL.8091Label Side B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS.4140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8090-1L B11Runout Stamped Side A
ZAL-8091-2L CRunout Stamped Side B
ZAL.8090Label Side A
ZAL.8091Label Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8090-1L C KT 1Stamped side 1
ZAL-8091-1LV KT 38Stamped side 2
SPC 21027-A DJ SSSide One scribe
SPC 21027-B DJ SSSide Two Scribe
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4140
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8090Side 1 (Carved/Etched)
ZAL-8091Side 2 (Carved/Etched)
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Decca PFS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Canada | London Records SPC 21027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Costa Rica | London Records SPC 21027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Spain | Decca PFS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Decca PFS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Decca PFS.4140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca PFS.4140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | London Records SPC 21027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Chile | London Records SLLC - 39543LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16827-PLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16827-PLP, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 33 4140LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Romeo And Juliet (Fantasy Overture)
- A2Trepak From The Nutcracker Ballet, Op.71
- A3Waltz From The Sleeping Beauty Ballet, Op.66
- A4Symphony N.6 In B Minor, Op. 74
- A5Marche Slave, Op.31
- B1Piano Concerto N.1 In B Flat Minor, Op.23
- B2Symphony N.4 In F Minor, Op.36
- B3Symphony N.5 In E Minor, Op.64
- B4Song Without Words, Op.2, N.2
- B5Pique Dame, Op.68
- B61812 Overture, Op.49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Heart Of Tchaikovsky are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Heart Of Tchaikovsky are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was The Heart Of Tchaikovsky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4140.
How do I tell if my copy of The Heart Of Tchaikovsky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4140, PFS.4140, SPC 21027, PFSM 34140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8090-1L BM JT 1 and ZAL-8091-2L G JT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Heart Of Tchaikovsky 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.
