Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 131
- Format
- LP
Henry PurcellDido & Aeneas
Vinyl pressings
Dido & Aeneas
by Henry Purcell · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueOperaClassical
Dido & Aeneas was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 & Aeneas
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Argentina
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 131
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 · 131 1 Y3 (P) 1970 670 1 2Side A. At the edge. Stamped
03Side A: At 7 o'clock Stamped
03Side B: At 7 o'clock (stamped)
AA 6500131 2Y 4(P) 1970 470 4 12
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 131
- Format
- LP
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 131
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Philips 6500 131First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Philips 6500 131First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Italy | Philips 6500 131First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 131First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Spain | Philips 6500 131LP | LP |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 131LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Spain | Philips 6851242LP | LP |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Philips 9502 116LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Philips 424 754-1LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 6500 131LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Dido & Aeneas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dido & Aeneas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dido & Aeneas are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1989.
When was Dido & Aeneas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, Argentina, France, Italy. One of them is Philips 6500 131.
How do I tell if my copy of Dido & Aeneas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 131) 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 & 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.
