Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 115
- Format
- LP, Album
Johann Christian BachSix Symphonies, Op.3
Vinyl pressings
Six Symphonies, Op.3
by Johann Christian Bach · 1970
12 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Six Symphonies, Op.3 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 Six Symphonies, Op.3
3 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.
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 115 1Y 3 ℗ 1970 670Runout, stamped, side 1
AA 6500 115 2Y 2 670 ℗ 1970Runout, stamped, side 2
6500 115.1. YLabel side 1
6500 115.2. YLabel side 2
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 115 1Y 3 ℗ 1970 670 116C3 04Runout, stamped, side 1
AA 6500 115 2Y 2 670 ℗ 1970 14 04Runout, stamped, side 2
6500 115 1 YLabel side 1
6500 115 2 YLabel side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | Australia | Philips 6500 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 6500 115LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Philips 9502 001LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 912037X / Musical Heritage Society MHS 912037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 912037XLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6500 115LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6500 115LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 9502 001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 6500 115LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 9502 001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In D
- Symphony No. 2 In C
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat
- Symphony No. 4 In B Flat
- Symphony No. 5 In F
- Symphony No. 6 In G
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Six Symphonies, Op.3 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Six Symphonies, Op.3 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1987.
When was Six Symphonies, Op.3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, Australia. One of them is Philips 6500 115.
How do I tell if my copy of Six Symphonies, Op.3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Six Symphonies, Op.3 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.