Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice S-37053
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
SQ-1-37053side 1 label
SQ-2-37053side 2 label
Vinyl pressings
The Four Seasons
by Antonio Vivaldi · 1976
27 pressings10 countriesBaroqueString InstrumentConcertoProgram Music
The Four Seasons was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD 3293
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA5771side 1 label
Q2EA5772side 2 label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD.3293
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA5771Side 1 - Runout
Q2EA5772Side 2 - Runout
OASD-3293 Q2EA5771Side 1 - Label
OASD-3293 Q2EA5772Side 2 - Label
US
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37053Angel Records SQ-37053
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
SQ-1-37053-G1 ⌂ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A complete
SQ-2-37053-G1 ⌂ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A complete
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3293His Master's Voice OC 063-02 803Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA 5771-2Runout side A
Q2EA 5772-2Runout side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI C 069-02803Pathé Marconi EMI C 069-02803
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
2C 069 - 02.803 SQ A
2C 069 - 02.803 SQ B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | His Master's Voice S-37053First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 3293First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD.3293First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Limited |
| 1976 | France | EMI C 069-02803 / Pathé Marconi EMI C 069-02803First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069 - 02.803 SQFirst yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02803 Q / EMI Electrola 1C 063-02 803 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02803 Q / His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 803 QFirst yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02803 Q / EMI Electrola 1C 063-02 803 QLP, Test Pressing, Quadraphonic · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Quadraphonic · Test pressing |
| 1976 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice ASD 3293First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3293 / His Master's Voice OC 063-02 803QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | US | Angel Records S-37053 / Angel Records SQ-37053First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Philippines | Angel Records S-37053 / Angel Records SQ-37053LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10 C 065-02.803LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10 C 065-02.803 QLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice ASD 3293LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3293 / His Master's Voice OC 063-02 803QLP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1982 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-81095LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3293 / His Master's Voice OC 063-02 803QLP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1982 | US | Angel Records S-37053LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-81095LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Hi-Q Records HIQLP 025LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Warner Classics 0190295317201LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 065 1028031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80317LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 1 In E Major "Spring"
- Concerto No. 2 In G Minor "Summer"
- Concerto No. 3 In F Major "Autumn"
- Concerto No. 4 In F Minor "Winter"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Four Seasons are there?
27 vinyl pressings of The Four Seasons are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 2020.
When was The Four Seasons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, US, UK, France and more. One of them is His Master's Voice S-37053.
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 S-37053, OASD 3293, OASD.3293, ASD 3293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SQ-1-37053 and SQ-2-37053. 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.
