Germany
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Georg Friedrich HändelFeuerwerksmusik
Vinyl pressings
Feuerwerksmusik
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1956
15 pressings3 countriesBaroqueClassical
Feuerwerksmusik was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Feuerwerksmusik
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Germany
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
13012 A 31614² STS A L 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 1
13012B 31615² STS A G 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 1
13012 A 31614² STS II A D 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 2
13012B 31615² STS II A H 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 2
Germany
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
13012 A 31614² STS A L 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout A
13012B 31615² STS A G 3. 7. 53 Made in GermanyRunout B
AP 13012aLabel A
AP 13012bLabel B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APFirst yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APFirst yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APFirst yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 APLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP / Archiv Produktion 13 012LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, 10", Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 16.082 LP10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP / Archiv Produktion 16 082 LPLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Archive Production AP 13012LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- Feuerwerksmusik (Orchesterkonzert Nr. 26) In D-dur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feuerwerksmusik are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Feuerwerksmusik are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1964.
When was Feuerwerksmusik first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany. One of them is Archiv Produktion 13 012 AP, released April 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Feuerwerksmusik is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 012 AP) 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 Feuerwerksmusik 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.
