UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 2285
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA.2983-1Side A
2XEA.2984-1Side B
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concerto
by Yehudi Menuhin · 1966
33 pressings10 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Violin Concerto 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 Violin Concerto
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2285His Master's Voice ASD. 2285
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 2983-4G A 1Runout side 1, stamped
2YEA 2984-4G R 2Runout side 2, stamped
2YEA.2983Matrix on label, side 1
2YEA.2984Matrix on label, side 2
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S 36369
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA-2983Side A
2YEA-2984Side B
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Electrola SME 91 621
- Format
- LP, Stereo
South Africa
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASDJ 2285His Master's Voice ASDJ. 2285
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 2983Runout side 1, stamped
2YEA 2984Runout side 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Angel Records S 36369First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Electrola SME 91 621First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | His Master's Voice ASDJ 2285 / His Master's Voice ASDJ. 2285First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2285First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2285 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2285First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo ASDL 931LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Angel Records 36369LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Angel Records S 36369LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Angel Records S 36369LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 065-00307LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Angel Records S 36369LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-04456 / World Record Club R 04456LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-04456 / World Record Club R 04456LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1003071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Angel Records AM-34714LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1987 | Unknown | His Master's Voice 29 0274 1LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown17 pressings
All 17 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1987.
When was Violin Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 2285.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 2285, ASD 2285, S 36369, SME 91 621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA.2983-1 and 2XEA.2984-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concerto 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.
