Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 187
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 187 S1Runout Side A
2437 187 S2Runout Side A
2437 187 ALabel Side A
2437 187 BLabel Side B
James LastBach To Beatles
Vinyl pressings
Bach To Beatles
by James Last · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningPop RockClassicalSchlager
Bach To Beatles was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 To Beatles
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 187
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 187 S1 Ⓟ 1973 320Stamped Side A
2437 187 S2 Ⓟ 1973 320Stamped Side B
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 251
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2437 187 S 1Label Side A
2437 187 S 2Label Side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2437 187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2437 187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2486 065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Greece | Polydor 2371452LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2371 452LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2371 452 ALP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2371 452 LLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Peru | Polydor 2437 187LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Concorde SCD499 023 / Summit SCD499 023LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rainbow RDL 1566LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Bach's Toccata & Fuge
- A2On A Persian Market
- A3American Patrol
- A4Kalinka
- A5Bye Bye Blackbird
- A6Down By The Riverside
- B1Cecilia
- B2Knock Three Times
- B3El Condor Pasa
- B4How Do You Do
- B5Let The Sunshine In
- B6Yesterday
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bach To Beatles are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bach To Beatles are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Bach To Beatles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2437 187.
How do I tell if my copy of Bach To Beatles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2437 187, 251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2437 187 S1 and 2437 187 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bach To Beatles 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.
