US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9017-2WRunout stamped side A
ZAL-9018-3WRunout stamped side B
ZAL-9019-2WRunout stamped side C
ZAL-9020-3WRunout stamped side D
Benjamin BrittenBrandenburg Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos
by Benjamin Britten · 1969
15 pressings6 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Brandenburg Concertos
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 ZAL-9017-2W U K 1stamped; U and K 'laying' close, 1 distant, shallow stamps
Side 2 ZAL-9018-3W C 2Dstamped; C 'laying' distant, 2 and D close, shallow stamps
Side 3 ZAL-9019-2W C 1stamped; C 'laying' distant, 1 distant, shallow stamps
Side 4 ZAL-9020-3W H 2Dstamped; H 'laying' distant, 2 and D close, 'shallow stamps
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9017-1W 1 UBStamped side 1
ZAL-9018-2W 1 UBStamped side 2
ZAL-9019-1W 1 BAStamped side 1
ZAL-9020-1W 1 BHStamped side 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9017-1WRunout stamped side A
ZAL-9018-2WRunout stamped side B
ZAL-9019-1WRunout stamped side C
ZAL-9020-1WRunout stamped side D
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9017-2WRunout stamped side A
ZAL-9018-3WRunout stamped side B
ZAL-9019-2WRunout stamped side C
ZAL-9020-3WRunout stamped side D
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2225
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9017-1W H JT 1Side A runout stamped
ZAL-9018-2W C JT 1Side B runout stamped
ZAL-9019-1W C JT 1Side C runout stamped
ZAL-9020-1W C JT 1Side D runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Decca SET 410-11First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SET 410-11First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records CSA 2225First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K15C-8084/5LP | LP |
| 1981 | Canada | London Records JL 42005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | London Records JL 42005LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | London Records SET 410-1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SET 410-11LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 410-11LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records CSA 2225LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major21:30
- B1Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major12:10
- B2Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major12:00
- C1Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major15:45
- C2Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major (First Movement)10:45
- D1Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major (Conclusion)11:05
- D2Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat Major18:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1981.
When was Brandenburg Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK. One of them is London Records CSA 2225.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSA 2225, SET 410-11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9017-2W and ZAL-9018-3W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concertos 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.
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