Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 25181RCA Red Seal RL-25181
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
RL 25181-A// 38039-1-YRunout Side A
RL 25181-B/ hv 38040-2-YRunout Side B
James GalwayFlute & Harp Concerto K299 / Flute Concerto K622G
Vinyl pressings
Flute & Harp Concerto K299 / Flute Concerto K622G
by James Galway · 1978
14 pressings10 countriesClassicalClassical
Flute & Harp Concerto K299 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 Flute & Harp Concerto K299
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 25181
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RL-25181-A-2E A1AR 'W'Hand etched runout, side A
RL-25181-B-3E A2FHand etched runout, side B
RL 25181 ALabel matrix, side A
RL 25181 BLabel matrix, side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 25181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RL 25181 A - 2ULabel matrix, side A
RL 25181 B - 2ULabel matrix, side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal VRL1 7207RCA Red Seal VRL1-7207
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 25181
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RL-25181-A-2E IS A6 XWRunout, side A
RL-25181-B-3E IS A3Runout, side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Red Seal VRL1 7207 / RCA Red Seal VRL1-7207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Israel | RCA Red Seal RL 25181First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RCA Red Seal RL 25181 / RCA Red Seal RL-25181First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Red Seal RL 25181First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Red Seal RL 25181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Red Seal KRL1-0307LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RCA Red Seal RL 25 181LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Sonocord 26 064-6 / RCA Red Seal 26 064-6LP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2238LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-3353LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | RCA AGL1-5442 Gold SealLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | RCA Gold Seal GL 89919 / RCA Victor Gold Seal GL 89919LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Red Seal RL 25181 / RCA Red Seal RL-25181LP | LP |
| ? | UK & Europe | RCA Gold Seal GL85442LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto In C Major For Flute, Harp And Orchestra K.299
- Concerto In G Major For Flute And Orchestra K.622G (After Concerto For Clarinet And Orchestra)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flute & Harp Concerto K299 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Flute & Harp Concerto K299 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1987.
When was Flute & Harp Concerto K299 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Israel. One of them is RCA Red Seal RL 25181.
How do I tell if my copy of Flute & Harp Concerto K299 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RL 25181, VRL1 7207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RL 25181-A// 38039-1-Y and RL 25181-B/ hv 38040-2-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flute & Harp Concerto K299 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.
