US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6758
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM56320-1AGSide A Stamped
XXSM56320-1DSide B Stamped
XXSM 79891-1ACSide A Stamped
XSM 56320-1BBSide B Stamped
Zino FrancescattiViolin Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concertos
by Zino Francescatti · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Violin Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Concertos
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6758
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XXSM-79891-1E p A5Runout side A complete
o XXSM-79891-1AC p ARunout side B complete
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBR 475 137CBS MS 6758
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | New Zealand | CBS SBR 475 137 / CBS MS 6758First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 13AC 288LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | CBS MP 42462LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony FCCA-8LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6758LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 6158LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto In D Major For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 35
- Concerto In E Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 64
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Violin Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1987.
When was Violin Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 6758.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 6758, SBR 475 137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM56320-1AG and XXSM56320-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concertos 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.
