India
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS7030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vladimir AshkenazyThe Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three)
Vinyl pressings
The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three)
by Vladimir Ashkenazy · 1976
11 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three)
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | India | London Records CS7030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records CS 7030LP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Decca 7710LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.42387 AWLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca SXL 6810LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SXL 6810LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7030LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7030LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Decca SXL 6810LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Decca 64 94 212 / Decca SXL 6810LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Decca 6.42387 AWLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op.58
- B1Berceuse In D Flat Major (Op. 57)4:56
- B2Mazurka In A Minor (Op. 59, No. 1)4:29
- B3Mazurka In A Flat (Op. 59, No. 2)2:29
- B4Mazurka In F Sharp Minor (Op. 59, No. 3)3:15
- B5Nocturne In F Minor (Op. 55, No. 1)4:51
- B6Nocturne In E Flat (Op. 55, No. 2)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1985.
When was The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in India. One of them is London Records CS7030.
How do I tell if my copy of The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS7030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Piano Music Of Chopin (Volume Three) 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.