UK
March 1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5452Decca LXT.5452
- Format
- LP
Wilhelm KempffWilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II
Vinyl pressings
Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II
by Wilhelm Kempff · 1959
21 pressings10 countriesRomanticPianoSonataClassical
Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5452
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3995-2ASide 1
ARL-3996-ASide 2
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2025Decca SXL.2025
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-3995-1ESide 1
ZAL-3996-1ESide 2
Spain
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5452Discos Decca LXT 5452
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3995-1ARunout stamped, side 1
ARL-3996-2ARunout stamped, side 2
ARL 3995Label, side 1
ARL 3996Label, side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Spain | Decca LXT 5452 / Discos Decca LXT 5452First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5452First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2025 / Decca SXL.2025First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5452 / Decca LXT.5452First yearLP | LP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club S/T4202 / World Record Club ST-4202LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4202 / World Record Club S/T4202LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | Canada | London Records STS 15050LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 195LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | London Records STS 15050LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records STS 15050LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Decca ECS 770 / Decca ECS.770LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records SOL 2034LP | LP |
| 1977 | US | London Records STS 15050LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | London Records STS 15050LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca LXT 5452LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 466LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16166LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ.300LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 195 / Decca SDD 195LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 195LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS.6042 / London Records CS 6042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Sonate Nr. 2 B-moll, Op. 35
- Sonate Nr. 3 H-moll, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 1980.
When was Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Spain. One of them is Decca LXT 5452, released March 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5452, SXL 2025) 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 Wilhelm Kempff Spielt Chopin II 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.