US
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL-1128
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 2296-1A UC RT CASide 1 Stamped
ARL 2297-2A BM RT 1Side 2 Stamped
ARL.2296Side 1 Label
ARl.2297Side 2 Label
Georg Friedrich HändelThe Water Music Complete
Vinyl pressings
The Water Music Complete
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1954
15 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
The Water Music Complete was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Water Music Complete
5 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records CM.9116
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2296-IDSide 1 Label
ARL-2297-IDSide 2 Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records CM.9116
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2296-2DRunout Side A
ARL-2297-IDRunout Side A
UK
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2988Decca LXT.2988
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2988Decca LXT.2988
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | London Records LL-1128First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | London Records CM.9116First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | London Records CM.9116First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT 2988 / Decca LXT.2988First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT 2988 / Decca LXT.2988First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT 2988 / Decca LXT.2988LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | London Records Cm9116LP | LP |
| 1958 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 19 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.19LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Ace Of Clubs ACL 19LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Canada | Ace of Diamonds SDD 2191 / Ace of Diamonds SDD. 2191LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Decca ECS 698 / Eclipse ECS 698LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL.19 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 19LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 19 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.19LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 19LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL-1128 / London Records LL 1128LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- The Water Music
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Water Music Complete are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Water Music Complete are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1973.
When was The Water Music Complete first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK. One of them is London Records LL-1128.
How do I tell if my copy of The Water Music Complete is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL-1128, CM.9116, LXT 2988) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL 2296-1A UC RT CA and ARL 2297-2A BM RT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Water Music Complete 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.
