France
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FC 1013
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
XA 155Label side A
XA 156Label side B
Walter GiesekingConcerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488
by Walter Gieseking · 1952
11 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488
2 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
France
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FC. 1013Columbia 33 FC 1013
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
M3-136764 XA 155-2NRunout Side A (Stamped)
M3-138682 XA 156-7NRunout Side B (Stamped)
XA 155Label side A
XA 156Label side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | France | Columbia 33 FC 1013First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | France | Columbia 33 FC. 1013 / Columbia 33 FC 1013First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia 33C1012LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Italy | Columbia 33 QC 5009LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 03310", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Columbia FC 25072 / Columbia 33 FC 25.072LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 03310", Repress, Mono · Mono | 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia FC 1013 S / Columbia 33 FC 1013LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 70 087LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Columbia 33 WC 1012LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Columbia 33C1012 / Columbia 33C 1012LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1960.
When was Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in France. One of them is Columbia 33 FC 1013.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33 FC 1013, 33 FC. 1013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XA 155 and XA 156. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K.488 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.