Vinyl pressings
by Vladimir Horowitz · 1986
The Studio Recordings - New York 1985 was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
5 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
419 217-1 S1=5 320 1 WVSide A runout, variant 1
419 217-1 S1=2 320 1•0•1B WVSide B runout, variant 1
419 217-1 S1=5 320 1 BUSide A runout, variant 2
419 217-1 S2=2 320 < > 1•0•1BSide B runout, variant 2
419 217-1 S1=5 320 1 ACRunout side A
419 217-1 S 2=2 320 1･3A ZRunout side B
419 217-1 S1=5 320 1･C･2B B ORunout side A
419 217-1 S 2=2 320 1･C･1B B ORunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 4837590LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin 7 29 384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 13 088 0LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna Digital Recording 7 29 284LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
12 vinyl pressings of The Studio Recordings - New York 1985 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, German Democratic Republic (GDR), South Korea. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 419 217-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 419 217-1, 7 29 384) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 419 217-1 S1=5 320 1 WV and 419 217-1 S1=2 320 1•0•1B WV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
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