UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 940Concert Hall M-940
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
MMS 940-I-24 V33Runout Side-A, Hand-etched
MMS 940-II-24 V011Runout Side-B, Hand-etched
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concerto Nr. 3
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1961
23 pressings6 countriesBaroqueConcertoChamber MusicClassical
Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Concerto Nr. 3
5 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 940Concert Hall M-940
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
MMS 940-I-24Runout Side-A, Hand-etched
MMS 940-II-24Runout Side-B, Hand-etched
V VBoth Sides, Stamped
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 940Concert Hall M-940
- Format
- LP, 7", Mono · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MMS 940-I-24 VVVGVSide A runout
MMS 940-II-24 VVVXSide B runout
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 940Concert Hall M-940
- Format
- LP, 7", Single · Black Label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 940Concert Hall M-940
- Format
- LP, 7", Mono · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MMS 940-I-24 VVVGVIISide A runout (variant 1)
MMS 940-II-24 VVVXSide B runout (variant 1)
MMS 940-I-24 VVVGVSide A runout (variant 2)
MMS 940-II-24 VOVSide B runout (variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 940 / Concert Hall M-940First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 940 / Concert Hall M-940First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 940 / Concert Hall M-940First yearLP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 940 / Concert Hall M-940First yearLP, 7", Single | LP, 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 940 / Concert Hall M-940First yearLP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 940LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1962 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 940 / Musical Masterpiece Society M-940LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1962 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 940LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Year unknown15 pressings
Tracklist
- ABrandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G-Major (Beginning)
- BBrandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G-Major (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall M 940.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 940) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMS 940-I-24 V33 and MMS 940-II-24 V011. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 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.
