Germany & Switzerland
1966- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-507Concert Hall SMS-507
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS 507-I-23 TURunout side A, etched
SMS 507-II-23 TURunout side B, etched
Vlado PerlemuterChopin Walzer
Vinyl pressings
Chopin Walzer
by Vlado Perlemuter · 1966
13 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Chopin Walzer was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Chopin Walzer
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany & Switzerland
1966- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-507Concert Hall SMS-507
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS 507 1P 22 1213Runout side A, etched
SMS 507 2P 22 1114Runout side B, etched
Germany & Switzerland
1966- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMS-507Concert Hall M-507
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Europe
1966- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-507Concert Hall SMS-507
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS 507-I-23 TURunout side A
SMS 507-II-23 TURunout side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Europe | Concert Hall M-507 / Concert Hall SMS-507First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany & Switzerland | Concert Hall M-507 / Concert Hall SMS-507First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany & Switzerland | Concert Hall M-507 / Concert Hall SMS-507First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany & Switzerland | Concert Hall SMS-507 / Concert Hall M-507First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SMS-5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Concert Hall SMS-5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-5077" | 7" |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS 5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Concert Hall SMS-507 / Concert Hall SMS - 5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Concert Hall SMS-507 / Concert Hall SMS - 5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Concert Hall SMS-507 / Concert Hall SMS - 5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall SMS-507VLP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall M 507 / Concert Hall M-5077", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1No. 5 In A Flat,Op. 42
- A2No. 7 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No.2
- B1No. 6 In D Flat, Op. 64, No.1
- B2No. 9 In A Flat, Op. 69, No.1
- B3No.In 11 G Flat, Op. 70, No.1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chopin Walzer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chopin Walzer are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Chopin Walzer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany & Switzerland, Europe. One of them is Concert Hall M-507.
How do I tell if my copy of Chopin Walzer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-507, SMS-507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMS 507-I-23 TU and SMS 507-II-23 TU. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chopin Walzer 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.