UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SFL 14063Fontana 700 165 WGY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C AA 850 158 1Y 1 670 11 8 C 2 1 0 1 1Side 1
C AA 850 158 2Y 1 670 11 8 C 2Side 2
Georg Friedrich HändelConcerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3
Vinyl pressings
Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1965
14 pressings6 countriesBaroqueConcerto GrossoOrchestraClassical
Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Fontana SFL 14063 / Fontana 700 165 WGYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 640LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 640LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 640LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 640LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Fontana SFL 14063 / Fontana SFL.14063LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 640LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GL 33 / Philips GL-33LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 875 020 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 698 037 CL / Fontana 698 037LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 875 020 CY / Fontana SCFL.122LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Fontana SCFL.122 / Fontana 875 020 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BC 1074 / Epic Stereorama BC 1074LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic LC3676LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 Nr. 1 G-dur
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 Nr. 2 F-dur
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 Nr. 3 E-moll
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Fontana SFL 14063.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFL 14063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C AA 850 158 1Y 1 670 11 8 C 2 1 0 1 1 and C AA 850 158 2Y 1 670 11 8 C 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Nr. 1-3 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.
