US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 36146
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX-X-1012-H3Run-out stamp side A
XLX-X-1013-F9Run-out stamp side B
IAMRun-out stamp both sides (in a triangle)
XLX-X-1012Label side A
Witold MalcuzynskyBallades
Vinyl pressings
Ballades
by Witold Malcuzynsky · 1963
15 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Ballades was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Ballades
4 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 36146Angel Records S. 36146
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YLX-X-1115-A18Run-out stamp side A
YLX-X-1116-B8Run-out stamp side B
IAMRun-out stamp both sides (in a triangle)
YLX-X-1115Label side A
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAXO 2509
- Format
- LP, Stereo
USA & Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S36146Angel Records S. 36146
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-36146-1-B21-YLX-1115Run-out stamp side A
YLX-X-1116-A3Run-out stamp side B
IAMRun-out stamp both sides (in a triangle)
YLX-X-1115Label side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia SAXO 2509First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 36146First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 36146 / Angel Records S. 36146First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | USA & Canada | Angel Records S36146 / Angel Records S. 36146First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ.278LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4294 / World Record Club S/T 4294LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4294 / World Record Club S/T 4294LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4294 / World Record Club S-4294LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Angel Records ALDM 161LP | LP |
| ? | France | Columbia FCX 970LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 80 877LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33CX 1864LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2509LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S 36146 / Angel Records S. 36146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S36146 / Angel Records S. 36146LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23
- A2Ballade No. 2 In F Major, Op. 38
- B1Ballade No. 3 In A Flat Major, Op. 47
- B2Ballade No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballades are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ballades are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1970.
When was Ballades first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, USA & Canada. One of them is Angel Records 36146.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballades is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36146, SAXO 2509, S36146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX-X-1012-H3 and XLX-X-1013-F9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballades 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.