UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 5BB 130/1Decca 5BB.130
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11861-1WRunout, side A
ZAL-11862-1WRunout, side B
ZAL-11863-2WRunout, side C
ZAL-11864-1WRunout, side D
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concerti
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concerti
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1973
15 pressings8 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concerti was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Brandenburg Concerti
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca DK 11543/1-2
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records L45C-3021
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DK 11543/1-2First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records L45C-3021First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Decca 5BB 130/1 / Decca 5BB.130First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca 5 BB 130/1LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | Japan | Angel Records SLA 1073~4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSDC 70608 / 09 / Decca LSDC 70608 / 09LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSDC 70608/9 / Decca LSDC 70608/9LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records GT 9051/2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records STS15366-7LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Decca 6.48257 DMLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Decca LSDC 70608/09 / Jugoton LSDC 70608/09LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSDC 70608 / 09 / Decca LSDC 70608 / 09LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 593 005LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | France | Decca 593 005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records L30C-2032 / 3LP, 12" | LP, 12" |
Tracklist
- Brandenburški Koncert U F- Duru
- A1Allegro
- A2Adagio
- A3Allegro
- Minuetto
- 3. Brandenburški Koncert U G- Duru
- B1Allegro
- B2Adagio
- B3Allegro
- 6. Brandenburški Koncert U B- Duru
- B4Allegro
- B5Adagio Ma Non Troppo
- B6Allegro
- 2. Brandenburški Koncert U F- Duru
- C1Allegro
- C2Andante
- C3Allegro
- 4. Brandenburški Koncert U G- Duru (Početak)
- C4Allegro
- C5Andante
- 4. Brandenburški Koncert U G- Duru (Završetak)
- D1Presto
- 5. Brandenburški Koncert U D- Duru
- D2Allegro
- D3Affetuoso
- D4Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concerti are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concerti are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was Brandenburg Concerti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Germany, Japan. One of them is Decca 5BB 130/1.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concerti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5BB 130/1, DK 11543/1-2, L45C-3021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11861-1W and ZAL-11862-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concerti 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.
