US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 4869
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLP30408-2DA Side Runout (Stamped)
XLP30409-2BB Side Runout (Stamped)
x"Lp" 30408A Side (Label)
x"Lp" 30409B Side (Label)
Johann Christian BachFour Compositions
Vinyl pressings
Four Compositions
by Johann Christian Bach · 1954
11 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Four Compositions was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Four Compositions
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 4869
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLP30408-2CRunout side A (Stamped)
XLP30409-2CRunout side B (Stamped)
x"Lp" 30408Label side A
x"Lp" 30409Label 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4869First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4869First yearLP | LP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Philips PHC 9009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Fontana SFL 14130 / Fontana SFL.14130LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips S 04003 LLP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 836.934 DSYLP | LP |
| ? | France | Fontana 698.096 KLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 839 310 EGYLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 695 050 KL / Fontana 695 050LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 04003 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 04003 LLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Sinfonia In E Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 1 For Double Orchestra
- Sinfonia Concertante In A Major For Violin and Cello
- Sinfonia In D Major
- Concerto In E Flat Major For Cembalo And String Orchestra, Op. 7, No. 5
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Compositions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Four Compositions are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1970.
When was Four Compositions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks ML 4869.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Compositions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ML 4869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP30408-2D and XLP30409-2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Compositions 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.