Germany
November 23, 1951- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 7402 AVM
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 7402 A Made in Germany 03092 LKS 23.11.51 RRunout side A
A 7402 B Made in Germany 03095 LKS 23.11.51 RRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25)
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1951
22 pressings6 countriesClassical
Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25)
3 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
Germany
1951- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion APM 14006
- Format
- LP, Mono · Rectangle
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9594
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Germany | Archiv Produktion APM 14006First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 9594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1951 | US | Archive Production 14006 APM / Archive Production ARC 3010LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 7402 AVMFirst yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Archiv Produktion APM 14006 / Archiv Produktion 14006 APMLP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 006 / Archive Production 14 006LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 006 APMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14006 APM / Archive Production 14006 APMLP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Archiv Produktion APM 14006LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Archiv Produktion APM 14006LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 006 / Archiv Produktion APM 14 006LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 006 / Archive Production 14 006LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Archive Production ARC 3010 / Archive Production 14 543 APMLP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Heliodor 89 766LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Heliodor 89 766LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18.151 LPMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Heliodor 89 766LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 89 766LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14006LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 89 766LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Archiv Produktion 14006 APMLP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Archive Production APM 14006LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1951 and 1968.
When was Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in Germany, US. One of them is Archiv Produktion 7402 AVM, released November 23, 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7402 AVM, APM 14006, DL 9594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 7402 A Made in Germany 03092 LKS 23.11.51 R and A 7402 B Made in Germany 03095 LKS 23.11.51 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wassermusik (Concerto Nr. 25) 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.
