US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA.2301London Records CSA-2301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concertos (Complete)
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos (Complete)
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1959
21 pressings8 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Concertos (Complete)
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records CMA.7211
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2125/27-BDecca SXL 2125-B
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 4240-1E Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side A (1)
ZAL 4245-2E Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side B (6)
ZAL 4241-1E Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side C (2)
ZAL 4244-1E Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side D (5)
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Decca SXL 2125/27-B / Decca SXL 2125-BFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1959 | US | London Records CSA.2301 / London Records CSA-2301First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1959 | US | London Records CMA.7211First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Decca LXT 5512 / Decca LXT.5512LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | Italy | Decca SXL 2125 / Decca SXL 2126LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records SLC 1589/90LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | London Records CSA2301 / London Records CSA-2301LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SL 5017~8LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca SDD 186/7 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 186/7LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.35142 DXLP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records SL 5121-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Decca 5 BB 130-1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records CMA 7211LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca LXT 5512-13LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca LXT 5512-13LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 042/43LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | DECCA LXT 2042/43Box Set, Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Box Set, Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5512/13LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5512/13LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1195/96LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | London Records SLC 1589/90LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 1 No. 1 In F Major (Bwv.1046)
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 2 No. 2 In F Major (Bwv.1047)
- B4Air In D From 3rd Suite
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 3 No. 3 In G Major (Bwv.1048)
- C2Ricercare In 6 Parts From "A Musical Offering"
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 3 No. 4 In G Major (Bwv.1049)
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 2 No. 5 In D Major (Bwv.1050)
- Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 1 No. 6 In B Flat Major (Bwv.1051)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1977.
When was Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Germany. One of them is London Records CSA.2301.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSA.2301, CMA.7211, SXL 2125/27-B) 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 Brandenburg Concertos (Complete) 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.
