Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachDie Kunst Der Fuge
Vinyl pressings
Die Kunst Der Fuge
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesBaroqueString EnsembleHarpsichordClassical
Die Kunst Der Fuge was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 1962, 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.
Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1962 | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | BASF 22 22085-0LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | BASF 22 22085-0 / Harmonia Mundi 22 22085-0LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | BASF 22 22085-0 / Harmonia Mundi 22 22085-0LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi ULS-3166~7-HLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Orbis 72 03712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo, Box Set | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25 / Harmonia Mundi HMS 30 624/25LP, Stereo, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 72 049, 72 051LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | BASF ULX 3201-2 H / Harmonia Mundi ULX 3201-2 HLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Kunst Der Fuge are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Die Kunst Der Fuge are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1980.
When was Die Kunst Der Fuge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany. One of them is Harmonia Mundi HM 30624/25.
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 HM 30624/25) 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.
