Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Westminster XWN 18428
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Johann Sebastian BachA Bach Program For The Guitar
Vinyl pressings
A Bach Program For The Guitar
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1956
21 pressings6 countriesClassical
A Bach Program For The Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 A Bach Program For The Guitar
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Westminster XWN 18428First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18428LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18428LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18428LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Westminster XWN 18428LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1929LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Westminster WST 14428LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Westminster W-9078 / ABC Records W-9078LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Westminster Gold WGM-8113 / Westminster Gold WGS-8113LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Westminster Gold WGM-8113 / Westminster Gold WGS-8113LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8113LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Westminster Gold WGM-8113LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Westminster Gold WGM-8113 / Westminster Gold WGS-8113LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Westminster Gold WGM-8113 / Westminster Gold WG-8113LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Spain | Westminster Gold TK-3046 / Mediterraneo TK-3046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | ABC Records 25 838 XAT / ABC Westminster 25 838 XATLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Westminster Gold 9008-8113 / Westminster Gold 9008-8113LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Rifi Westminster MSC-LP 60 031LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Westminster wst-14428 / ABC Records wst-14428LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Westminster WST-14428LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Westminster Gold WGM-8113LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Chaconne (From The Second Partita In D Minor For Solo Violin)15:31
- A2Little Prelude In C Minor1:39
- A3Sarabande (From The Suite In E Minor)4:10
- A4Bourrée (From The Suite In E Minor)1:30
- B1Prelude And Fugue (From The Partita In C Minor)9:21
- B2Prelude, Fugue And Allegro13:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Bach Program For The Guitar are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Bach Program For The Guitar are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1978.
When was A Bach Program For The Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is Westminster XWN 18428.
How do I tell if my copy of A Bach Program For The Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XWN 18428) 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 A Bach Program For The Guitar 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.
