US
1964- Label and catalog number
- The Bach Guild BG-664
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Henry PurcellDido And Aeneas
Vinyl pressings
Dido And Aeneas
by Henry Purcell · 1964
14 pressings6 countriesBaroqueOperaClassical
Dido And Aeneas was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Dido And Aeneas
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips AL 3511
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3511
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
838206 1Y//3▽420 1 1 2Side 1 runout
838206 2Y//2 420 1 1 1Side 2 runout
Argentina
1964- Label and catalog number
- Club Internacional Del Disco CID 9008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Argentina | Club Internacional Del Disco CID 9008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips AL 3511First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips SAL 3511First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | The Bach Guild BG-664First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-279 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | The Bach Guild VALP-41241LP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | The Bach Guild HM 46LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | The Bach Guild HM-46 SD / Vanguard HM-46 SDLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-04652LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-279 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 543LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-279 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-279 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-279 SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOverture And Act I27:33
- BAct II and Act III27:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dido And Aeneas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Dido And Aeneas are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1978.
When was Dido And Aeneas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Argentina. One of them is The Bach Guild BG-664.
How do I tell if my copy of Dido And Aeneas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BG-664, AL 3511, SAL 3511, CID 9008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dido And Aeneas 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.
