Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (1986 digital remaster)

~ Recording by Sinfonia of London, Sir John Barbirolli

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.11Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:41Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBest-Loved Classics 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDZ7625022
1.1Fantasia on ‘Greensleeves’4:44Ralph Vaughan WilliamsGreensleevesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
EMI Laser DRMCDZ 7 62527 2
1.15Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Vaughan WilliamsThe Classic ExperienceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD EMTVD 45, CDS 7 90353 2
1.15Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Vaughan WilliamsThe Classic Experience (Made in UK)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD EMTVD 45, CDS 7 90353 2
1.14Fantasia on Greensleeves4:42Vaughan WilliamsFavourite Classics 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Classics for Pleasure0777 7 67593 2 6
3.7Fantasia on Greensleeves4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsGateway to Classical Music, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)
2.13Fantasía sobre 'Greensleeves' (de "Sir John in Love")4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsEl mejor álbum de relajación del mundoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Odeon, S.A. (not for release label use! subsidiary of EMI Music Spain, S.A.)7243 5 66685 2 2
2.13Fantasia on “Greensleeves”4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
7243 5 66650 2 6
2.13Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 44890 2 1, VTDCD 155
2.13Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-02-17
Angel Records (please read annotations before use! primarily classical genre imprint, EMI subsidiary)
1.8Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Ralph Vaughan WilliamsEnglish String MusicElgar, Vaughan Williams; Sir John BarbirolliAlbum + Compilation
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)5 67240 2
2.18Fantasia on « Greensleeves » (« extrait de Sir John in Love »)4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsHarmony : Le Chant des rêvesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8 47074 2
2.18Sir John In Love: Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'4:37Ralph Vaughan WilliamsHarmonyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-02-01
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.8Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Ralph Vaughan WilliamsEnglish String MusicElgar, Vaughan Williams; Sir John BarbirolliAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2000-02-07
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)5 67240 2
1.8Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Ralph Vaughan WilliamsEnglish String MusicElgar, Vaughan Williams; Sir John BarbirolliAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-14
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)5 67264 2
2.21Fantaisie sur "Greensleeves"4:40Ralph Vaughan Williams39 Plus Grand Titres du ClassiqueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)5574762
4.5Fantasia on "Greensleeves" (Sir John in Love) (Arr. Greaves)4:41Ralph Vaughan WilliamsYour Hundred Best Tunes: The Nation’s Favourite Classical MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 94634 2 1, VTCDX 584
2.3Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'4:43Ralph Vaughan WilliamsSpectacular ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-09-09
Virgin TV
4.10Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' (Sir John in Love)4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBest Classics 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BR2004-10-10
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)7243 5 85842 2 6
1.9Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'4:41Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Best Classical Album in the World ...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-08
EMI (Japanese double‐boxed logo), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7143 8 64898 2 1, VTDCD 642
4.5Fantasia on "Greensleeves" (Sir John in Love) (Arr. Greaves)4:41Ralph Vaughan Williams100 airs classiques de legendeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)PM 588
4.10Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' (Sir John in Love)4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBest Classics 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-04-13
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29)TOCE-55721, TOCE-55722, TOCE-55723, TOCE-55724, TOCE-55725, TOCE-55726
4.10「グリーンスリーヴズ」幻想曲4:42ヴォーン＝ウィリアムスベスト・クラシック100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-04-13
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TOCE-55721, TOCE-55722, TOCE-55723, TOCE-55724, TOCE-55725, TOCE-55726
4.7Fantasia on Greensleeves4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World ...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)09463 3 0350 2 7, VTDCD 724
3.5Fantasia on Greensleeves4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsClassical ChilloutVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold0946 3 40681 2 3
4.10Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' (Sir John in Love)4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBest Classics 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-29
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)0946 3 70853 2 5
6.3Fantasia on Greensleeves4:41Ralph Vaughan Williams100 Best Relaxing ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Classics, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0946 3 89032 2 2
5.2Sir John In Love: "Fantasia on Greensleeves"4:41Ralph Vaughan Williams100 Best Romantic Classics (EMI Classics 6CD Release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-01-14
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)
1.13Greensleeves Fantasia4:40Ralph Vaughan Williams101 Classical HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-05-12
Virgin TVVTDCDX 906
1.2Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (1986 digital remaster)4:40Ralph Vaughan Williams100 Best Digital SamplerVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
  • XW2009-08-04
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)
3.15Fantasia on "Greensleeves" (Sir John in Love)4:40Ralph Vaughan WilliamsTrusted Guide to Classical MusicVarious ArtistsCompilation
  • -2010
EMI TV50999 9 09626 2 2, VTDCDX 1004
1.8Fantasia on "Greensleeves"4:40Ralph Vaughan WilliamsEnglish String MusicElgar, Vaughan Williams; Sir John BarbirolliAlbum + Compilation
Warner Classics0851872
1.88Fantasia on Greensleeves4:40Ralph Vaughan Williams100 Best Relaxing ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019-03-22
Warner Classics
43.6Fantasia on “Greensleeves”4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Complete Warner RecordingsSir John BarbirolliOther + Compilation
  • XW2020-06-19
Warner Classics0190295386085
2.17Fantasia on Greensleeves4:44Ralph Vaughan WilliamsGreat Recordings of the Century - A Celebration of Defining Moments in Recording HistoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)7243 5 85746 2 3
Promotion
1.11Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' (from Sir John In Love)4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsKUSC Presents Listeners' Choice: Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72435-67277-2-4
1.9Fantasia on Greensleeves4:40Sinfonia of London, Sir John BarbirolliThe Perfect Sound - 2017Various ArtistsAlbum
6.3Fantasia on Greensleeves4:41Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBest 100 RelaxingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gruppo Arnoldo Mondadori EditoreBC 11 12
Pseudo-Release
43.6Fantasia on “Greensleeves”4:39Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Complete Warner Recordings 2Sir John BarbirolliOther + Compilation
(unknown)
2.13Fantasia on “Greensleeves”4:42Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Classics (absorbed into Warner Classics since 2013-07-19)CDC 566650
5.2Fantasia on Greensleeves4:41Ralph Vaughan Williams20th Century ClassicsVarious Artists
DiskyHR 705062

Relationships

producer:Victor Olof
orchestra:Sinfonia of London (John Wilson’s session orchestra) (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
conductor:Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
arranger:Ralph Greaves (in 1934)
balance engineer:Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
recorded at:Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London) (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
recording of:Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)

Related works

Fantasia on “Greensleeves”

composer:Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer) (from 1924 until 1928)
arranger:Ralph Greaves (in 1934)
publisher:Oxford University Press (in 1936)
is based on:Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
Lovely Joan (traditional English folk song)
Sir John in Love
is the basis for:What Child Is This? (for organ, Roper)
arrangements:Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (for viola and piano, arr. Forbes)