UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CX 5264
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Antonio VivaldiConcertos
Vinyl pressings
Concertos
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassical
Concertos 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 Concertos
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 36 004Angel Records S 36004
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(S1-36004)Matrix Side 1
S-1-36004Runout Stamped Side 1 Variant 1
(S2-36004)Matrix Side 2
S-2-36004-B2Runout Stamped Side 2 Variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Columbia CX 5264First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 36 004 / Angel Records S 36004First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Columbia SAXQ 7376LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 36 004LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia CCA 1094LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia FCX 990LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Columbia CCA 1094LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Columbia QCX 7376LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 5264LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 36 004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Concerto In D Major F1, No. 162
- A2Concerto In A Major F1, No. 141
- B1Concerto In D F1, No. 19
- B2Concerto In D F1, No. 133
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concertos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1966.
When was Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US. One of them is Columbia CX 5264.
How do I tell if my copy of Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CX 5264, 36 004) 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 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.
