UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMSC 2379Concert Hall SMSC-2379
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMSC 2379 1CA24 L 11C 1 9Stamped On Side 1 Runout
SMSC 2379 2CA24 L 1L 1 1C 1Stamped On Side 2 Runout
Georg Friedrich HändelWater Music
Vinyl pressings
Water Music
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1965
29 pressings10 countriesBaroqueClassical
Water Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 1965, 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Concert Hall SMSC 2379 / Concert Hall SMSC-2379First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Nonesuch H-71127LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Festival Classique FC 413LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Concert Hall 17.1444/7LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown25 pressings
All 25 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- Water Music (Intégrale)
- Suite En Fa Majeur
- Suite En Ré Majeur
- Suite En Sol Majeur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Water Music are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Water Music are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was Water Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall SMSC 2379.
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 SMSC 2379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMSC 2379 1CA24 L 11C 1 9 and SMSC 2379 2CA24 L 1L 1 1C 1. 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.
