UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice HQS 1232
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 4017-1GSide A runout [stamped]
2YEA 4018-2 GSide B runout [stamped]
English Chamber OrchestraConcertos
Vinyl pressings
Concertos
by English Chamber Orchestra · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueConcertoConcerto GrossoSonata
Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Concertos
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1232First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Klavier Records KS 518LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 068LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 063-02 068 / His Master's Voice 5C 063-02 068LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 40371LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Classics For Pleasure HQS 1232LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 40371LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | World Record Club WE 5186LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 1A 045-1020681LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | EMI SRZ 6349 / The Record Society SRZ 6349LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Sonata A Cinque In A Major, Op.2 No.3
- Concerto In D Major, P.175
- Sonata A Cinque In G Minor, Op.2 No.6
- Sonata In E Flat Major ("Al Santo Sepolcro"), P.441
- Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op.6 No.9
- Concerto In G Minor, P.392
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concertos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1983.
When was Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice HQS 1232.
How do I tell if my copy of Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HQS 1232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 4017-1G and 2YEA 4018-2 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concertos 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.