UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 5369
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG 2547
ZRG 2548
Georg Friedrich HändelCoronation Anthems
Vinyl pressings
Coronation Anthems
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1962
15 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
Coronation Anthems was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Coronation Anthems
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Argo ZRG 5369First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Argo RG 369LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Argo RG 369LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Decca SXL 29056LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Argo JMS 778LP | LP |
| ? | France | Erato STE 50195LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAWD 9944-ALP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo 414 073-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo ZRG 5369LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Zadok The Priest
- A2My Heart Is Inditing
- B1Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
- B2The King Shall Rejoice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coronation Anthems are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Coronation Anthems are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Coronation Anthems first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Argo ZRG 5369.
How do I tell if my copy of Coronation Anthems is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZRG 5369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZRG 2547 and ZRG 2548. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coronation Anthems 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.
