UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Rediffusion Royale ROY 2001
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Antonio VivaldiLe Quattro Stagioni
Vinyl pressings
Le Quattro Stagioni
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1977
14 pressings4 countriesBaroqueString InstrumentConcertoProgram Music
Le Quattro Stagioni was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Le Quattro Stagioni
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399 / Opus 91 11 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Rediffusion Royale ROY 2001First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9111 0399LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mr. Pickwick MPD 100LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Opus VIC-2028 / Victor VIC-2028LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Le Quattro Stagioni - Concerts No. 1 - 4 Of The Cycle "Il Cimento Dell'Armonia E Dell'Inventione" Op. 8
- A1La Primavera (Allegro - Largo - Allegro)
- A2L'Estate (Allegro Non Molto - Adagio - Presto)
- B1L'Autumno (Allegro - Adagio Molto - Allegro)
- B2L'Inverno Allegro Non Molto - Largo - Allegro)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Quattro Stagioni are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Le Quattro Stagioni are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1990.
When was Le Quattro Stagioni first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK. One of them is Rediffusion Royale ROY 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Quattro Stagioni is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROY 2001) 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 Le Quattro Stagioni 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.
