UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011/12
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Georg Friedrich HändelAcis & Galatea
Vinyl pressings
Acis & Galatea
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1960
12 pressings6 countriesClassical
Acis & Galatea was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Acis & Galatea
2 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK & US
1960- Label and catalog number
- L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011/12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZTT-517-1SSide 1 runout - stamped
ZTT-518-1SSide 2 runout - stamped
ZTT-519-2SSide 3 runout - stamped
ZTT-520-1SSide 4 runout - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011/12First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1960 | UK & US | L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011/12First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1961 | UK | L'Oiseau-Lyre OL 50179-80LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4183 / World Record Club ST-4184LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club T-4183 / World Record Club T-4184LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Canada | Jubilee 414 310-1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club S-4183 / World Record Club S-4184LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 414 310-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Argo 414 310-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35385LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | L'Oiseau-Lyre SAWO 9956/57-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011-12LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Acis And Galatea
- D2Air: O Ruddier Than The Cherry (Alternative Version)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Acis & Galatea are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Acis & Galatea are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1985.
When was Acis & Galatea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, UK & US. One of them is L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL 60011/12.
How do I tell if my copy of Acis & Galatea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOL 60011/12) 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 Acis & Galatea 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.
