UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-2266Concert Hall AM 2266
- Format
- LP, Album
Georg Friedrich HändelFour Concerti Grossi
Vinyl pressings
Four Concerti Grossi
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueConcerto GrossoOrchestraClassical
Four Concerti Grossi was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Four Concerti Grossi
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2266
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XPARTX 51842 M-2266-I-23 M6 226202A side runout
XPARTX 51843 M-2266-II-23 M6 226203B side runout
xPartx 51.842A side label
xPartx 51.843B side label
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M-2266Concert Hall AM 2266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Made in Germany 2 13 D M2266-I-26 008913 ASide A stamped except M2266-I-26 etched
Made in Germany 2 13 C M2266-I-25 008913 BSide A stamped except M2266-I-25 etched
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2266First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Concert Hall M-2266 / Concert Hall AM 2266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M 2266 / Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266 / Musical Masterpiece Society M 2266LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266 / Musical Masterpiece Society M 2266LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1963 | UK | Concert Hall M-2266 / Concert Hall AM 2266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2266LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall SMS-2266 / Concert Hall SMS 2266LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 4 In F Major
- A1Largo - Allegro - Largo - Allegro
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 10 In D Minor
- A2Overture - Allegro - Air: Lento - Allegro - Allegro - Allegro Moderato
- Concerto Grosso No. 1 In C Major (Alexander's Feast)
- B1Allegro - Largo - Allegro - Andante Non Presto
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor
- B2Larghetto Affettuoso - Allegro - Largo E Piano - Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Concerti Grossi are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four Concerti Grossi are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Four Concerti Grossi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, France, Germany. One of them is Concert Hall M-2266.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Concerti Grossi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-2266) 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 Four Concerti Grossi 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.
