UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 0C 063- 03 271QHis Master's Voice ASD 3597
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic · B&W stamp 1st press.
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA 6391-1 O 1Side A
Q2EA 6392-1 1Side B
Georg Friedrich HändelWater Music (Complete)
Vinyl pressings
Water Music (Complete)
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1978
15 pressings6 countriesClassical
Water Music (Complete) was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 (Complete)
3 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37532
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
SQ-1-37532--G1 MO#2 #1 [TULIP] 33511 gene MASTERED BY CAPITOLEtched & stamped side 1, variant 1
SQ-2-37532-G1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL [TULIP] 3511 #8Etched & stamped side 2, variant 1
SQ-1-37532--G1 [TULIP] 33511 gene MASTERED BY CAPITOLEtched & stamped side 1, variant 2
SQ-2-37532-G1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL [TULIP] 33511 #5Etched & stamped side 2, variant 2
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 065-03 271 QEMI Electrola 1C 065-03 271 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
03 271-Q-A-1Runout side A
03 271-Q-B-1Runout side B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 065-03 271 Q / EMI Electrola 1C 065-03 271 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice 0C 063- 03 271Q / His Master's Voice ASD 3597First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records S-37532First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 067-003 271 QLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-06302 / World Record Club QR 06302LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 2629LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 2629LP | LP |
| 1981 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R-06302 / World Record Club QR 06302LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1982 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 2629LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1985 | Germany | His Master's Voice 10 3271 1 / His Master's Voice ED 10 3271 1LP | LP |
| 1988 | Germany | His Master's Voice 023 7 69403 1LP | LP |
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 2629LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 10 2629-1011LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 0C 063- 03 271Q / His Master's Voice ASD 3597LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 1 In F Major
- Suite No. 2 In D Major
- Suite No. 3 In G Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Water Music (Complete) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Water Music (Complete) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Water Music (Complete) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is His Master's Voice 0C 063- 03 271Q.
How do I tell if my copy of Water Music (Complete) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0C 063- 03 271Q, S-37532, 1C 065-03 271 Q) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Q2EA 6391-1 O 1 and Q2EA 6392-1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
