US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Alshire ACS-800
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Antonio VivaldiThe Four Seasons
Vinyl pressings
The Four Seasons
by Antonio Vivaldi 路 1972
16 pressings4 countriesBaroqueString InstrumentConcertoProgram Music
The Four Seasons was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Four Seasons
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Alshire ASC-800Alshire 800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ASC 800 A SW9-23-71Side A Etched
ASC 800 A SW9-23-71Side By Etched
饾惖饾憭饾搱饾搲饾搶饾挾饾搸Side A Etched In Cursive
饾惖饾憭饾搱饾搲饾搶饾挾饾搸Side B Etched In Cursive
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Somerset 575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Alshire ACS-800First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Alshire ASC-800 / Alshire 800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Europa Exquisit ex 1222LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN 7705LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo 路 Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo 路 Limited |
| 1976 | Italy | Broadway International CIL 1318/5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Europa Klassik 114 021.3LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 209LP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Sine Qua Non 75543-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Europa Klassik 114 021.3 / Europa Klassik 1222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset CL-575LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| ? | Germany | Somerset ST-CL-575LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 575LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Bluebell Record SS 129 / Somerset SS 129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 209LP | LP |
Tracklist
- The Spring
- The Summer
- The Autumn
- The Winter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Four Seasons are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Four Seasons are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1983.
When was The Four Seasons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Alshire ACS-800.
How do I tell if my copy of The Four Seasons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACS-800, ASC-800) 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 The Four Seasons 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.
