US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 11044 W1V DPSide 1 etched
ZAL 110445 W1 DPSide 2 etched
Johann Sebastian BachBach Spectacular (In Glorious Phase 4 Stereo)
Vinyl pressings
Bach Spectacular (In Glorious Phase 4 Stereo)
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1972
11 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Bach Spectacular was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Spectacular
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21078 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4261
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Colombia
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records SPC 21078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Colombia | London Records SPC 21078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca PFS 4261First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records SPC 21078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records SPC 21078 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | London Records SPC 21078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca PFS 334261LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | London Records SLLC-38687LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca PFS 4261LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mexico | London Records LCR 55028 / London Records SPC-21078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records SPC 21078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Toccata And Fugue In D Minor9:10
- A2Jesu, Joy Of Desiring (Chorus)3:18
- A3Ave Maria (Chorus)4:54
- A4Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Allegro Assai2:38
- B1St. Matthew Passion: No. 78, "Wir Setzen Uns" (Chorus)8:44
- B2Air From Suite No. 3 In D Major5:45
- B3Sleepers Awake: Cantata No. 40 (Chorus)3:00
- B4Magnificat: No. 12 "Gloria Patri" (Chorus)2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bach Spectacular are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bach Spectacular are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Bach Spectacular first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia. One of them is London Records SPC 21078.
How do I tell if my copy of Bach Spectacular is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC 21078, SPC 21078 DJ, PFS 4261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 11044 W1V DP and ZAL 110445 W1 DP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bach Spectacular 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.
