US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP-7160-1SRunout Side A
H2 RP-7161-5SRunout Side B variant 2
H2 RP-7160-1SRunout Side A
H2 RP-7161-1SRunout Side B variant 2
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1958
13 pressings7 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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. 4, 5 & 6
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP-7160-6S A1 RRunout side A
H2 RP-7161-2S A1 RRunout side B
H2RP-7160Label side A
H2RP-7161Label side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RB-16075
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H2RP-7160-1ALabel Side A
H2RP-7161-1ALabel Side B
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP-7160-4SRunout, side A
H2 RP-7161-4SRunout, side B
H2RP-7160Label, side A
H2RP-7161Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB-16075First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LM-2198 / RCA Red Seal LM 2198LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victrola KVS 158 / RCA Victrola VICS 1401LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RGC-1128LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1401LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198 / RCA Red Seal LM-2198LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victrola VICS-1401LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA CCV 5033 / Camden CCV 5033LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA CCV 5033 / Camden Classics Victrola CCV 5033LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Camden CCV 5033 / Camden VICS 1401LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. In G
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, In D
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, In B-Flat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1976.
When was Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2198.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4, 5 & 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2198, RB-16075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H2 RP-7160-1S and H2 RP-7161-5S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 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.
