UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records COLH 15
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XRA-10003-N3Side 1
2XRA-10002-N2Side 2
Johann Sebastian BachConcertos
Vinyl pressings
Concertos
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1957
18 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Concertos
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice COLH 15
- Format
- LP, Mono
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître COLH 15
- Format
- LP, Misprint, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 15LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 15First yearLP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 15LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Angel Records COLH 15First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 15First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Angel Records COLH 15LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club CE/3014 / World Record Club CE-3014LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 80 730 WCLP 764LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 061-01421 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 061-01421 MLP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 051-01421LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 53 1014211 MLP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître OVD 4015LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître OVD 49015LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 80 730 / Electrola WCLP 764LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Dacapo 1 C 049-01 421 M / EMI Electrola 1 C 049-01 421 MLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2009LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-9LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records COLH 15LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Concerto N°1 En Ré Mineur, BWV 1052
- Concerto N°5 En Fa Mineur, BWV 1056
- Concerto N°4 En La Majeur, BWV 1055
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concertos are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Concertos are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1985.
When was Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, France. One of them is Angel Records COLH 15.
How do I tell if my copy of Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COLH 15) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XRA-10003-N3 and 2XRA-10002-N2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
