France
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SSL 40.242 A
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
40242 A B1Runout side A
40242 B B1Runout side B
Jacques Loussier TrioPlay-Bach N° 1
Vinyl pressings
Play-Bach N° 1
by Jacques Loussier Trio · 1970
11 pressings2 countriesContemporary JazzJazz
Play-Bach N° 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Play-Bach N° 1
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 16 667-P
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
040242-A B I.- Manufactured in GermanySide A, stamped, (B I.-) etched
040242-B B I.- Manufactured in GermanySide B, stamped, (B I.-) etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 667-PFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Decca SSL 40.242 AFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | France | Decca SSL 40.242 ALP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Decca 258.085LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Disques Festival FLD 725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 667-PLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 667-PLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 667-P / Decca 6.21422 ASLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21422 BLLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 667-P / Decca 6.21422 ASLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21422 BLLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Toccata Et Fugue En Ré Mineur11:45
- A2Ouverture - Cantate 283:30
- B1Prélude N° 1 En Ut4:00
- B2Choral 1 "La Voix Des Veilleurs Nous Appelle"11:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play-Bach N° 1 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Play-Bach N° 1 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1981.
When was Play-Bach N° 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Germany. One of them is Decca SSL 40.242 A, released September 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Play-Bach N° 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSL 40.242 A, SLK 16 667-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 40242 A B1 and 40242 B B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play-Bach N° 1 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.