Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SAWD 9949/50-B
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Black-Gold Labels, Royal Sound
Johann Sebastian BachDie Kunst Der Fuge
Vinyl pressings
Die Kunst Der Fuge
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1965
22 pressings10 countriesBaroqueClassical
Die Kunst Der Fuge 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 Die Kunst Der Fuge
2 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca MET 303/4
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6961-1A
ARL-6962-1A
ARL-6963-1A
ARL-6964-1A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Decca SAWD 9949/50-BFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | Decca MET 303/4First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | Brazil | London Records LLC 5246/7LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Decca MET 303/4LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca SXLE 303-4LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | UK | Decca SET 303/4LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | US | London Records CSA 2215LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | London Records CSA 2215LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | France | Decca SET 303/4LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Decca SAWD 9949/50-BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC 2213~14LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records SL 1197-8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSDC 75075/6 / Decca LSDC 75075/6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Korea | Decca SEL-0391(SET 303/4)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | London Records K18C-8248∼9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Decca 414 326-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Decca SET 303-4LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca J494LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | Decca 414326-1LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 303/4LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 303/4LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6475-6LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Die Kunst Der Fuge, BWV 1080
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Kunst Der Fuge are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Die Kunst Der Fuge are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Die Kunst Der Fuge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, UK. One of them is Decca SAWD 9949/50-B.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Kunst Der Fuge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAWD 9949/50-B, MET 303/4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Kunst Der Fuge 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.
