Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 958
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1964 1 L4 ◇W 2 18958 A Made in GermanyEtch A
℗ 1963 L4 ◇W E 18958 B Made in GermanyEtch B
Johann Sebastian BachBerühmte Orgelwerke
Vinyl pressings
Berühmte Orgelwerke
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesBaroqueOrganClassical
Berühmte Orgelwerke was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Berühmte Orgelwerke
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 958
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Red
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1964 1 L4 ◇W 138958 A Made in GermanyRunout - A Side - Stamped
℗ 1964 L4 ◇W 138958 B Made in GermanyRunout - B Side - Stamped
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 958
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
18958 ASide A
18958 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138 958First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 958First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 958First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 958First yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 958 / Deutsche Grammophon 138 958 SLPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Heliodor HS 25068LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 958 / Deutsche Grammophon 138958 SLPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 958 / Deutsche Grammophon 138958 SLPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138 958LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 958 SLPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Präludium Und Fuge Es-Dur, BWV 552
- A2Präludium Und Fuge F-moll, BWV 534
- B1Fantasie Und Fuge G-moll, BWV 542
- B2Präludium Und Fuge H-moll, BWV 544
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Berühmte Orgelwerke are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Berühmte Orgelwerke are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was Berühmte Orgelwerke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 958.
How do I tell if my copy of Berühmte Orgelwerke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 18 958, SLPM 138 958, 138 958) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗ 1964 1 L4 ◇W 2 18958 A Made in Germany and ℗ 1963 L4 ◇W E 18958 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Berühmte Orgelwerke 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.
