UK
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5198
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CAD ARL-3053-1A BC RT 16 J1Side 1 Runout, stamped
CA ARL-3054-1A BN RT 21Side 2 Runout, stamped
ARL.3053Side A label
ARL.3054Side B label
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1956
23 pressings7 countriesBaroqueConcertoOrchestraClassical
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Nos. 1, 3 & 6
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTA 5198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3053-1A CCA 31Side 1 (Stamped)
ARL-3054-1A CA 71Side 2 (Stamped)
New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTM 5198
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTM 5198Decca LXTM.5198
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Decca LXTA 5198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5198 / Decca LXTM.5198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5198First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5198LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 5198 / Decca LXT.5198LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 5198 / Decca LXT.5198LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5198 / Decca LXT.5198LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Spain | Decca LXT 5198 / Discos Decca LXT 5198LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Ace Of Clubs ACL 68LP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 538 / Eclipse ECS 538LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 538 / Eclipse ECS 538LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca F-068 / Decca BD 410-BLP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA 68LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Decca 116.001 / Decca 116.001 BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5198LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-068 / Decca BD 410-BLP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Decca BD 410-B / Decca ACL 68LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-068 / Decca BD 410-BLP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 5198LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 5198 / Decca LXT.5198LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca ACL.68 / Decca ACL 68LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 68 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.68LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- No. 1 In F Major
- No. 3 In G Major
- No. 6 In B Flat Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1970.
When was Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca LXT 5198, released November 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5198, LXTA 5198, LXTM 5198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAD ARL-3053-1A BC RT 16 J1 and CA ARL-3054-1A BN RT 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 3 & 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.
