UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 5444
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-2669-2LRunout side 1, stamped
ZRG-2670-2LRunout side 2, stamped
ZRG 2669Matrix on label, side 1
ZRG 2670Matrix on label, side 2
Henry PurcellMusic For The Chapel Royal
Vinyl pressings
Music For The Chapel Royal
by Henry Purcell · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
Music For The Chapel Royal 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 Music For The Chapel Royal
3 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Argo ZRG 5444
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-2669-2LRunout side 1, stamped
ZRG-2670-2LRunout side 2, stamped
ZRG 2669Matrix on label, side 1
ZRG 2670Matrix on label, side 2
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SAWD 997 5-B
- 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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Decca SAWD 997 5-BFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | UK | Argo ZRG 5444First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Argo ZRG 5444First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SXL 29054LP | LP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Jalons De La Musique Sacrée JMS 771LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Erato STE 50247LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo RG 444LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Argo ZRG 5444LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo ZRG 5444LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Argo RG 444LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships
- A2Jehova, Quam Multi Sunt Hostes Mei
- A3My Beloved Spake
- B1O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song
- B2Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
- B3Who Hath Believed Our Report
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music For The Chapel Royal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Music For The Chapel Royal are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1974.
When was Music For The Chapel Royal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Germany. One of them is Argo ZRG 5444.
How do I tell if my copy of Music For The Chapel Royal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZRG 5444, SAWD 997 5-B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZRG-2669-2L and ZRG-2670-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music For The Chapel Royal 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.
