France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835.499 AY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Darius MilhaudLes Quatre Saisons
Vinyl pressings
Les Quatre Saisons
by Darius Milhaud · 1959
10 pressings5 countriesModernClassical
Les Quatre Saisons was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Philips 835.499 AYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Epic LC 3666LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Philips 6527 221LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Philips 6529 167LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 839.270 DSYLP, Mono, Stereo · Mono | LP, Mono, Stereo · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 839.270 DSYLP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 63 537LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6504 111LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00575 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic BC 1069LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Les Quatre Saisons
- A1Concertino De Printemps
- A2Concertino D'Été
- B1Concertino D'Automne
- B2Concertino D'Hiver
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Quatre Saisons are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Les Quatre Saisons are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1983.
When was Les Quatre Saisons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France. One of them is Philips 835.499 AY.
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 835.499 AY) 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 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.