UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 90259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-90259A-CTFR-1scratched - side A
SR-90259B-CTFR-1scratched - side B
Rafael PuyanaDances For Harpsichord / Music For Harpsichord
Vinyl pressings
Dances For Harpsichord / Music For Harpsichord
by Rafael Puyana · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesRenaissanceBaroqueClassical
Dances For Harpsichord was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Dances For Harpsichord
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Mercury SR 90259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Colombia | Circulo Musical 032LP | LP |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury Living Presence MMA 11192LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury Living Presence MG-50259(D) / Mercury Living Presence MG50259LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR 90259LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence MG 50259LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 90259LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 90259LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 90259LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Balli D'Apicordo (Dances For Harpsichord)
- B1Aria Detta La Frescobalda
- B2Corrente In F Major
- B3Five Galliards
- B4Twelve Partite Sopra L'Aria Di Ruggiero
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dances For Harpsichord are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dances For Harpsichord are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Dances For Harpsichord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Mercury SR 90259.
How do I tell if my copy of Dances For Harpsichord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 90259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-90259A-CTFR-1 and SR-90259B-CTFR-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dances For Harpsichord 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.