US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Vox PL 8980Vox XTV 21845
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XTV 21845 ARunout Side A
XTV 21845 BRunout Side B
Johann Sebastian BachCoffee Cantata (No. 211) - Amore Traditore (Cantata No. 203)
Vinyl pressings
Coffee Cantata (No. 211) - Amore Traditore (Cantata No. 203)
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1954
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueCantataClassical
Coffee Cantata was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Coffee Cantata
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Vox PL 8980 / Vox XTV 21845First yearLP | LP |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Vox PL 8980LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Vox PL 8980LP | LP |
| 1963 | Germany | Orbis 21 090LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Orbis 21 090LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Club National Du Disque CND 816LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 21 090LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 21 090LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 21 090LP, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Aseva 10 310 / Orbis CX 10 310LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Coffee Cantata - "Schweigt Stille, Plaudert Nicht" No. 211
- Amore Traditore - Cantata No. 203
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coffee Cantata are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Coffee Cantata are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1963.
When was Coffee Cantata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Vox PL 8980.
How do I tell if my copy of Coffee Cantata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 8980) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV 21845 A and XTV 21845 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coffee Cantata 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.
