Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Denon OX-7037-8-ND
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Georg Friedrich HändelThe Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
Vinyl pressings
The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueChamber MusicSonataString Instrument
The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Denon OX-7037-8-NDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Supraphon 28 379 XDK / Supraphon 28 377 XKLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2321-22LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2321-22LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2321-22 G / Supraphon 1 11 2321LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 2321/2 / Supraphon 4 11 2321LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2321-22 / Supraphon 1 11 2321LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 2321/2 / Supraphon 4 11 2321LP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic |
| 1982 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1411 2321/2LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Eurodisc 913 186 / Eurodisc 28 377LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 1 In A Major, Op. 1, No. 3
- Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 1, No. 10
- Sonata No. 3 In F Major, Op. 1, No. 12
- Sonata No. 4 In D Major, Op. 1, No. 13
- Sonata No. 5 In A Major, Op. 1, No. 14
- Sonata No. 6 In E Major, Op. 1, No. 15
- Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1, No. 6
- Sonata In F Major, Op. 1, No. 11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Japan. One of them is Denon OX-7037-8-ND.
How do I tell if my copy of The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OX-7037-8-ND) 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 The Eight Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord 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.
