UK
May 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6101Decca LXT.6101
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6203-1A D KT 1Runout stamp side A
ARL-6204-1A U KT 1Runout stamp side B
ARL.6203Label side A
ARL.6204Label side B
Johann Sebastian BachHarpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1964
17 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6101Decca SXL.6101
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6203-1E B KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-6204-1E B KT 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL.6203Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.6204Matrix on label - side B
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6392London Records CS.6392
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SAWD 9934-B
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 A :ZAL 6203-IE Manufactured in Germany
Side 2: A ZAL 6204-IE Manufactured in Germany
Israel
1964- Label and catalog number
- PAX IST 579
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.6203Label side A
ARL.6204Label side B
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6101Decca LXTM.6101
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Decca SAWD 9934-BFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Israel | PAX IST 579First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Decca LXT 6101 / Decca LXTM.6101First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LXT 6101 / Decca LXT.6101First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6392 / London Records CS.6392First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL 6.101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca JB 9LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 6392LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-42605 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 605LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-42605 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 605LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 6101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6101 / Decca SXL.6101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 In D Minor (BWV 1052)
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 In E Major (BWV 1053)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Germany, Israel and more. One of them is Decca LXT 6101, released May 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6101, SXL 6101, CS 6392, SAWD 9934-B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6203-1A D KT 1 and ARL-6204-1A U KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harpsichord Concerti Nos.1 & 2 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.
