France
1975- Label and catalog number
- IPG I.P.G. Q.S. 340.049
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
7296 A T2 L QS
7296 B K2 GQ
Antonio VivaldiLes Quatre Saisons
Vinyl pressings
Les Quatre Saisons
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1975
13 pressings5 countriesBaroqueString InstrumentConcertoProgram Music
Les Quatre Saisons was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Les Quatre Saisons
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 14.004
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 7296 A T2 L QS XXA-side runout etching
[AREACEM logo] 7296 B K2 GQ XXB-side runout etching
7.296 AA-side label
7.296 BB-side label
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca Q.S. 7.296Decca 7.296
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- PETERS INTERNATIONAL PLE 011
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PLE 011A
PLE 011B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | IPG I.P.G. Q.S. 340.049First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | France | Decca Q.S. 7.296 / Decca 7.296First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | France | Decca 14.004First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | PETERS INTERNATIONAL PLE 011First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Musidisc 30 RC 609LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | IPG 340049LP, Album, Special Edition, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Special Edition, Quadraphonic |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Score Classique SCO 8502LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | P.G. Records & Cassettes PG 7296LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Barclay 25003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | London Records CCL.6005 / London Records CCL-6005LP | LP |
| ? | France | Classic 991.062LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Aristocrate BD 27308LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Record Bazaar RB 299LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Concerto En Mi Majeur "Le Printemps"
- A2Concerto En Sol Mineur "L'ete"
- B1Concerto En Fa Majeur "L'automne"
- B2Concerto En Fa Mineur "L'hiver"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Quatre Saisons are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Les Quatre Saisons are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Les Quatre Saisons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, US. One of them is IPG I.P.G. Q.S. 340.049.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Quatre Saisons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use I.P.G. Q.S. 340.049, 14.004, Q.S. 7.296, PLE 011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7296 A T2 L QS and 7296 B K2 GQ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Quatre Saisons 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.
