US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Amphion CL 2120
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-324ASide A
S-324BSide B
Georg Friedrich HändelWater Music
Vinyl pressings
Water Music
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1962
14 pressings6 countriesBaroqueClassical
Water Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Water Music
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Amphion CL 2120First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Yorkshire Records RCC 22433LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Delta TQD 3048LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Vox STPL 514.040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Vox PL 14.040LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Vox STPL 514.040LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Vox STPL 514.040LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Super Majestic BBH 1 840LP | LP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Vox STPL 514.040 / Vox STDL 500.750LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Vox 14.040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Denmark | FONA STPL 514.040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Yorkshire Records STPL 514.040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Yorkshire Records STPL 514.040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vox STPL 514.040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Water Music (Complete)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Water Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Water Music are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 2008.
When was Water Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Amphion CL 2120.
How do I tell if my copy of Water Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 2120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-324A and S-324B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Water Music 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.
