UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice HQS 1177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YLX.1244
YLX.1245
YLX.1244 • W8 G
YLX.1245 • W8 G
The Hungarian QuartetThe Late Quartets Volume One: Op. 127 In E Flat; Op. 135 In F
Vinyl pressings
The Late Quartets Volume One: Op. 127 In E Flat; Op. 135 In F
by The Hungarian Quartet · 1966
13 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
The Late Quartets Volume One 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 The Late Quartets Volume One
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo ASDL 984LP | LP |
| 1969 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1177LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | The Record Society S/6280 / The Record Society S-6280LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | The Record Society SRZ 6302 / The Record Society SRZ.6302LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 065- 10077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | The Record Society SRZ.6302 / The Record Society 6302ELP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-01136 / The Record Society R-01136LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Angel Records 3 CBX-348LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 91 617 / Columbia SAXW 9647LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records AA-9272LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1177LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Quartet No. 12 In E Flat Major, Op. 127
- Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Late Quartets Volume One are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Late Quartets Volume One are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was The Late Quartets Volume One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice HQS 1177.
How do I tell if my copy of The Late Quartets Volume One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HQS 1177) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YLX.1244 and YLX.1245. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Late Quartets Volume One 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.