Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6700045
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
6500 186, 1YTrack A
6500 186, 2YTrack B
6500 187, 1YTrack C
6500187, 2YTrack D
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concertos (First Version - First Recording)
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos (First Version - First Recording)
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1971
22 pressings8 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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
14 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6700 045
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6700 045
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
AA 650 186 1Y 5 ℗ 1971 60 03 1128Runout - Stamped - Side A
AA 6500 186 2Y9 670 111 03Runout - Stamped - Side B
AA 6500 187 1 Y5 670 111 03Runout - Stamped - Side C
AA 6500 187 2Y 4 ℗ 1971 670 11 04Runout - Stamped - Side D
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6700 045
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 186 1Y 3 6701 3 2Runout - stamped, side A
AA 6500 186 2Y 5 ℗1 971 670 14 1Runout - Stamped - Side B
AA 6500 187 1Y 3 670 1 2Runout - Stamped - Side C
AA 6500 187 2Y 3 670 1 3 3Runout - Stamped - Side D
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3751-2
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 186 1Y 3 6701 3 2Runout - stamped, side A
AA 6500 186 2Y 5 ℗1 971 670 14 1Runout - Stamped - Side B
AA 6500 187 1Y 3 670 1 2Runout - Stamped - Side C
AA 6500 187 2Y 3 670 1 3 3Runout - Stamped - Side D
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6880 004
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 186 1Y 3 6701 3 2Runout - stamped, side A
AA 6500 186 2Y 5 ℗1 971 670 14 1Runout - Stamped - Side B
AA 6500 187 1Y 3 670 1 2Runout - Stamped - Side C
AA 6500 187 2Y 3 670 1 3 3Runout - Stamped - Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Philips 6700045First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6700045First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6700 045First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6700 045First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6880 005First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Japan | Philips 15pc-80-81First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6700045First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6700 045First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6700 045First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6700 045First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips SAL 3751-2First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6880 004First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6769 058First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 5 ALB 223First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1972 | Europe | Philips 6700 045LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 6500 186/187LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | Philips SFX 8507~08LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Philips X-8565~66LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 1 In F, BWV 1046
- Concerto No. 2 In F, BWV 1047
- Concerto No. 6 In B Flat, BWV 1051
- Concerto No. 3 In G, BWV 1048
- Concerto No. 4 In G, BWV 1049
- Concerto No. 5 In D, BWV 1050
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Brandenburg Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 6700045.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6700045, 6700 045, SAL 3751-2, 6880 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6500 186, 1Y and 6500 186, 2Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concertos 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.
