UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips ABE 10000Philips 409 000 AE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 409000 1ESide A label
AA 409000 2ESide B label
Johann Sebastian BachFuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur
Vinyl pressings
Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesBaroqueOrganClassical
Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Philips ABE 10000 / Philips 409 000 AEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Italy | Philips EP 8.5077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Italy | CBS EP 8.5077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Philips 409 000 AE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- AFuge A-Moll, BWV 543
- BPräludium D-Dur, BWV 532
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1963.
When was Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is Philips ABE 10000.
How do I tell if my copy of Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABE 10000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 409000 1E and AA 409000 2E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fuge A-Moll / Präludium D-Dur 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.
