Netherlands
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460 228
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2460 228 1Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 03 111A-side runout (stamped)
AA 2460 228 2Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 11 03B-side runout (stamped)
Vinyl pressings
Hamburger Concerto
by Focus · 1974
44 pressings23 countriesProg RockRock
Hamburger Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hamburger Concerto
31 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2343 098
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2460 228.1 Ylabel side 1
2460 228.2 Ylabel side 2
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460 228
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2460 228 1Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 03 110Side A, stamped, variant 1
AA 2460 228 2Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 112 03Side B, stamped, variant 1
AA 2460 228 1Y 1 ℗1974 670 03 11 3Side A, stamped, variant 2
AA 2460 228 2Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 115 03Side B, stamped, variant 2
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460 228
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2460 228 1Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 03 110Side A, stamped
AA 2460 228 2Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 112 03Side B, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2442 124Polydor 2442124
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2442124 A//1 ∇ 420 0 111 8A-side, stamped, variant 1
2442124 B//1 ∇ 420 0 114B-side, stamped, variant 1
2442124 A//1 ∇ 420 0 115A-side, stamped, variant 2
2442124 B//1 ∇ 420 0 113B-side, stamped, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-743115AAA-1 AT/GP PRSide A Runout Etched
ST-C-743116BBB-1 AT/GP 11 PRSide B Runout Etched
ST-C-743115AAA-1A1 // 11 PRSide A Runout Etched, Variant 2
ST-C-743116BBB-1 ATGP 11 PRSide B Runout Etched, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Polydor 2442 124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2383 284First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1974 | Bolivia | Polydor POL - 33012First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Brazil | Polydor 2383 284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2442 124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 284First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 284 / Polydor 2442 124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Israel | Polydor 2383 284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2383 284 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | Polydor LRG 16134 / Polydor 2442 124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2343 098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2460 228First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2460 228First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP053 / Red Bullet RB 33191LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP053 / Red Bullet RB 33. 191LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | EMI 5C 064.25693XLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-100 / ATCO Records R123848LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Delitiae Musicae
- A2Harem Scarem
- A3La Cathedrale De Strasbourg
- A4Birth
- Hamburger Concerto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hamburger Concerto are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Hamburger Concerto are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1974 and 2020.
When was Hamburger Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, US, Greece and more. One of them is Polydor 2460 228, released May 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Hamburger Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460 228, 2343 098, 2442 124, SD 36-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2460 228 1Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 03 111 and AA 2460 228 2Y 1 ℗ 1974 670 11 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hamburger Concerto 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.
