US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Musical Heritage Society MHS 711
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV109612 1Aside A
Georg Friedrich HändelHarp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi
Vinyl pressings
Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1966
14 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Musical Heritage Society MHS 711
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50271
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ERA 50271 LPL 994 1Y 380 A1Runout stamped side A ("A1" tilted 180º)
ERA 50271 LPL 994 2Y 380 1ARunout stamped side B ("1A" tilted 180º)
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Erato STE 50271First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 711First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 711First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Erato RE-1066-RELP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Erato ERA 612LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | Erato ERA-8042LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato STU 70271LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70271LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70271LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70271LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola SFGLP 78337LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C065-28236LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | RCA Red Seal STU 70271 / EratoLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Curci Erato LDE 3371LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Harp Concerto In B-flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6
- A1Andante
- A2Allegro
- A3Larghetto
- A4Allegro Moderato
- Flute Concerto In F Major, Op. 4, No. 5
- A5Larghetto
- A6Allegro
- A7Alla Siciliana
- A8Presto
- Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op 3, No. 3
- A9Largo E Staccato
- A10Allegro
- A11Adagio
- A12Allegro
- Concerto Grosso In C Major, "Alexander's Feast"
- B1Allegro
- B2Largo
- B3Allegro
- B4Andante Con Presto
- Concerto Grosso In B-flat Major, Op. 3, No. 2
- B5Vivace
- B6Largo
- B7Allegro
- B8(Menuet)
- B9(Gavotte)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1984.
When was Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, France. One of them is Musical Heritage Society MHS 711.
How do I tell if my copy of Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, Concerti Grossi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MHS 711, STE 50271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV109612 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harp Concerto, Flute Concerto, 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.
