Argentina
1962- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard 14.082
- Format
- LP
Antonio VivaldiLa Guitarra Virtuosa
Vinyl pressings
La Guitarra Virtuosa
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1962
15 pressings7 countriesRenaissanceBaroqueClassicalClassical
La Guitarra Virtuosa 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 La Guitarra Virtuosa
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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Argentina | Vanguard 14.082First yearLP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 1893LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Ricordi OCL 16069LP | LP |
| 1979 | Japan | Amadeo 13PC 19 / Amadeo AVRS19 071LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Vanguard 14.082LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Argentina | Vanguard 70656LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 6236LP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 130.021 StLP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 19071 StLP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo 0049.026 / Amadeo 2001 0049.026LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice MALP 6016LP | LP |
| ? | US | The Bach Guild BG-618LP | LP |
| ? | US | The Bach Guild BGS-5043LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | The Bach Guild BGS-5043 / Vanguard M8OY-9716LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | Vanguard 14 .082LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Concerto For Guitar In D Major
- A2Two Galliards (From Lachrimae)
- A3Concerto For Solo Violin And Guitar
- B1Concerto For Guitar And Viola D'Amore In D Minor
- B2Concerto For Guitar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Guitarra Virtuosa are there?
15 vinyl pressings of La Guitarra Virtuosa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1979.
When was La Guitarra Virtuosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Argentina. One of them is Vanguard 14.082.
How do I tell if my copy of La Guitarra Virtuosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14.082) 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 La Guitarra Virtuosa 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.
