US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC-21044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9285-2LSide 1 Stamped
ZAL-9286-2LSide 2 Stamped
Jacques Loussier TrioBach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Vinyl pressings
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
by Jacques Loussier Trio · 1969
26 pressings14 countriesBaroqueClassical
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 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 Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
4 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 SPC-21044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9285-3WSide A Stamped
ZAL-9286-3WSide B Stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21044London Records SPC 21044 DJ
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9285-2L JTSide A runout, stamped
ZAL-9286-2L U JT 1Side B runout, stamped
ZAL 9285Side A label
ZAL 9286Side B label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC-21044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9285-2LSide 1 Stamped
ZAL-9286-2LSide 2 Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SPC-21044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC-21044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC-21044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21044 / London Records SPC 21044 DJFirst yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Decca PFS4176 / Decca PFS-4176LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7184LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Decca PFS 334176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | London Records SLC 4534LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM 34176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca PFS 4176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4176 / Decca PFS.4176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | London Records SPC 21044LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Uruguay | London Records SPC-21044LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Decca PFS 4176 / Decca PFS 4.176LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Decca PFS 4176 / Decca PFS 4.176LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records S4P-248 / London Records SAP 248LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records GP-197LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-05538 / World Record Club R 05538LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca PFS 34176 / Decca PFS.34176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca PFS 4176 / Decca PFS 4.176LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16865-PLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21485 AS / Decca SLK 16 865 - PLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 865-PLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16865-PLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 865 - PLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | PAX ISP 1290LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major
- B2Air On The G String
- B3Prelude No. 2 In C Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1969 and 1979.
When was Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records SPC-21044.
How do I tell if my copy of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC-21044, SPC 21044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9285-2L and ZAL-9286-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 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.