UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Saga XID 5032Saga STXID 5032
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STXID 5032AA-side label
STXID 5032BB-side label
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1965
11 pressings2 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 No.s 4, 5 & 6
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | Saga XID 5032LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Saga XID 5032 / Saga STXID 5032First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Saga XID 5032 / Saga STXID 5032LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Saga XID 5032 / Saga STXID 5032LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Saga XID 5032 / Saga STXID 5032LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Saga XID 5032LP | LP |
| ? | France | Saga XID 5032 / Saga STXID 5032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5032LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5032LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5032LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5032LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Major
- Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1967.
When was Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Saga XID 5032.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XID 5032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STXID 5032A and STXID 5032B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concertos No.s 4, 5 & 6 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.
