France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HM 20303/04
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachDie Kunst Der Fuge
Vinyl pressings
Die Kunst Der Fuge
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesBaroqueClassical
Die Kunst Der Fuge was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 1969, 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HM 34.894
- Format
- Box Set, Album, LP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Harmonia Mundi HM 20303/04First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Harmonia Mundi HM 34.894First yearBox Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HM 30950 XKLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1974 | Germany | BASF 29 20378-6 / Harmonia Mundi 29 20378-6Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi ULS-3145∼6-HLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | Germany | Pro Arte 2PAL-2000LP | LP |
| 1982 | Germany | Pro-Arte Digital PAD 227 / Pro-Arte Digital PAD-227LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Harmonia Mundi 1C 165 99793 / Harmonia Mundi 1C 165 99794LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Harmonia Mundi 30 893 M / 30 894 MBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi ULX-3112∼3-H / BASF ULX-3112∼3-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 1969 and 1982.
When was Die Kunst Der Fuge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is Harmonia Mundi HM 20303/04.
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 20303/04, HM 34.894) 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.
