UK
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2259
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4894-1ESide 1 stamped
ZAL-4895-1ESide 2 stamped
Johann Sebastian BachHarpsichord Recital
Vinyl pressings
Harpsichord Recital
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1961
19 pressings6 countriesBaroqueClassical
Harpsichord Recital was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Recital
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6197
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records CM9266
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6197
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · ffrr
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4894-1ESide A, Stamped
ZAL-4895-1ESide B, Stamped
Spain
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2259
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4894-1ESide 1 stamped
ZAL-4895-1ESide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Spain | Decca SXL 2259First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records CM9266First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records CS 6197First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca SXL 2259First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records CS 6197First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 272LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca ECS 788 / Decca ECS.788LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Decca 6.42765 BHLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Decca SA 11LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS 15491LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records STS 15491LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | London Records CS 6197LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAWD 9918-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41528 / Decca SMD 1147LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1147LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Das Alte Werk SAWD-9918-BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2259LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5619LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6197LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue In D Minor, BWV 903
- Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971
- B1Toccata In D Major, BWV 912
- French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV 816
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Recital are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Recital are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was Harpsichord Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is Decca SXL 2259, released February 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Harpsichord Recital is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 2259, CS 6197, CM9266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-4894-1E and ZAL-4895-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harpsichord Recital 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.
