Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Bertelsmann Schallplattenring 11 376
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Antonio VivaldiDie Vier Jahreszeiten
Vinyl pressings
Die Vier Jahreszeiten
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesBaroqueString InstrumentConcertoOrchestra
Die Vier Jahreszeiten was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Die Vier Jahreszeiten
1 pressing came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Bertelsmann Schallplattenring 11 376First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Bärenreiter-Musicaphon BM 30 SL 1215LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Eurodisc 70162 KKLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Parnass 938/11LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | Nonesuch H-1070LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Record Of The Month Club RMC-S-109 / Record Of The Month Club RMC S/109LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-71070LP | LP |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71070LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71070LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71070LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71070LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71070LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Frühling
- Sommer
- Herbst
- Winter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Vier Jahreszeiten are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Die Vier Jahreszeiten are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1967.
When was Die Vier Jahreszeiten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany. One of them is Bertelsmann Schallplattenring 11 376.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Vier Jahreszeiten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 376) 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 Die Vier Jahreszeiten 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.
