UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37824-T1-1CSide A
XDRF-37825-T1-1CSide B
Jacques Loussier TrioAir On A G String
Vinyl pressings
Air On A G String
by Jacques Loussier Trio · 1966
14 pressings3 countriesBaroqueJazzClassical
Air On A G String was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Air On A G String
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Omega 35.491
- Format
- 7"
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Netherlands | Omega 35.491First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.223837", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F 223837", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22383First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.223837", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.4807", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F.228767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 228767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 228767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22876 / Decca F.228767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 228767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 228767", Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Decca FR 132857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAir On A G String
- BPrelude No. 16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Air On A G String are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Air On A G String are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was Air On A G String first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Decca F.22383.
How do I tell if my copy of Air On A G String is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.22383, 35.491) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-37824-T1-1C and XDRF-37825-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Air On A G String 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.