France
June 28, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Erato LDE 3221
- Format
- LP, Mono
Johann Sebastian BachFlute Sonatas, Vol. I
Vinyl pressings
Flute Sonatas, Vol. I
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1962
16 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
Flute Sonatas, Vol. I 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 Flute Sonatas, Vol. I
4 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.
France
June 28, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Erato LDE 3221
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ERA LPL 1835Side A, Stamped
ERA LPL 1836 D2Side B, Stamped
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50121
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Ducretet Thomson DUC 11
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XTDX 131 21 M6 223121Side A, stamped
XTDX 132 21 M6 223122Side B, stamped
XTDX 131Printed on A-side label
XTDX 132Printed on B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Erato STE 50121First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | Ducretet Thomson DUC 11First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | France | Erato LDE 3221First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Erato LDE 3221First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | The Record Society S-6120 / The Record Society RS 6120LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | The Record Society 6120 / The Record Society RS 6120LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club S/6120 / The Record Society S-6120LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club S/6120 / The Record Society 6120LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | The Record Society S/6120 / The Record Society S-6120LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Erato ERA 611LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Erato ERA 611LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato STU 70121LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70121LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70 121 / Erato STU 70121LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken AWT 9402-C / Das Alte Werk AWT 9402-CLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus CGLP 75 805LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Sonata In B Minor For Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1030
- Sonata In E Flat Major For Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1031
- Sonata In A Major For Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1032
- Sonata In G Minor For Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1020
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flute Sonatas, Vol. I are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Flute Sonatas, Vol. I are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1977.
When was Flute Sonatas, Vol. I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France. One of them is Erato LDE 3221, released June 28, 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Flute Sonatas, Vol. I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LDE 3221, STE 50121, DUC 11) 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 Flute Sonatas, Vol. I 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.
