Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2548 169
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Georg Friedrich HändelFeux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music
Vinyl pressings
Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1974
16 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music 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 Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2548 169First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 100LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Benelux | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 2547 006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 2547 006--10 / Archiv Produktion 2547 006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Archiv Produktion 2547 006LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 419 653-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Benelux | Deutsche Grammophon 2544 011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 100LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 2548 169LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 100LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 100LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Heliodor 2548 169LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Water-Music, SUite (Concerto Pour Orchestre N° 25)
- Feux D'Artifice Royaux (Concerto Pour Orchestre N° 26)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1987.
When was Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada. One of them is Polydor 2548 169.
How do I tell if my copy of Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2548 169) 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 Feux D'Artifice Royaux / Water Music 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.
