Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 16 668-P
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
040243-A - 1 A-B II [Stamp:] Made in GermanySide A
040243-B B 1; [Stamp:] Made in GermanySide B
Jacques Loussier TrioPlay Bach No. 2
Vinyl pressings
Play Bach No. 2
by Jacques Loussier Trio · 1963
11 pressings2 countriesClassicalJazzClassical
Play Bach No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 No. 2
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 668-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca SSL 40.243 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 668-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Decca 258.086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Germany | Decca SLK 16668-P / Decca 6.21423 ASLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Disques Festival FLD 730LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | Disques Festival FLD 730LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SKL 16 668-PLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16668-P / Decca 6.21423 ASLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 668-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21423 ASLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Partita En Si Bémol
- AAllemande - Courante - Sarabande - Menuet 115:50
- B1Menuet 2 - Gigue3:40
- -
- B2Choral "Jésus Que Demeure Ma Joie"4:55
- B3Prelude 123:20
- B4Aria4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Bach No. 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Play Bach No. 2 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was Play Bach No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany. One of them is Decca SLK 16 668-P.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Bach No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLK 16 668-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 040243-A - 1 A-B II [Stamp:] Made in Germany and 040243-B B 1; [Stamp:] Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Bach No. 2 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.