Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 88083 DY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88083 1Y Made in Germany 2 A6 Kside A
88083 2Y Made in Germany 2 A6 Kside B
Vinyl pressings
Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1966
30 pressings12 countriesBaroqueClassical
Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik 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 Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3583
- Format
- Album, LP
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips AL3583Philips AL.3583
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 88 087 1L 1 670 113C1 3Side A Runout
AA 88 087 2L 1 670 113C1 3Side B Runout
88087 1LSide A Label
88087 2LSide B Label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips GLS 166
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 88 083 1Y 2 670 1 : 1 C 3Runout A-side stamped
C 88 083 2Y 1 670 1 : 4 C 4Runout B-side stamped
MX150720 GLS 166-1Runout A-side etched
MX150721 GLS 166-2Runout B-side etched
Austria
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 88083 DYPhilips 88 083 DY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 88 083 1Y 2 670 111 C1A side runout, stamped
C AA 88 083 2Y 1 670 114 C 1B side runout, stamped
Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips D 88 083 Y
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
side A: C 88 083 1Y 2 670 12 1C
side B: C AA 88 083 2Y 1 670 11 3C
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips GLS 166First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Austria | Philips 88083 DY / Philips 88 083 DYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Philips 88083 DYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Italy | Philips D 88 083 YFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips PHS900-142 / Philips PHS900142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Philips SAL 3583First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1966 | UK | Philips AL3583 / Philips AL.3583First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Fontana SFL14138 / Fontana SFL 14138LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Korea | Philips D 88 083 YLP | LP |
Year unknown21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Philips 88 083 DY / Philips 88083 DYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500-425LP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 425LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips D 88 083 YLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 88 083 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Fontana FG-37LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 700 451 WGYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Feuerwerksmusik
- Wassermusik-Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Philips 88083 DY.
How do I tell if my copy of Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88083 DY, SAL 3583, AL3583, GLS 166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88083 1Y Made in Germany 2 A6 K and 88083 2Y Made in Germany 2 A6 K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wassermusik-Suite / Feuerwerksmusik 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.
