Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- Bluebell Record SM132Somerset SM132
- Format
- LP, Mono
Johann Sebastian BachHarpsichord Recital
Vinyl pressings
Harpsichord Recital
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1966
14 pressings7 countriesBaroqueClassical
Harpsichord Recital was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Italy | Bluebell Record SM132 / Somerset SM132First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | Dim Record DS-117LP | LP |
| 1967 | Spain | Dim Record DS-117LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Israel | Europa TT 5257LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Europa Klassik 114 048.5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Brazil | Europa 305.1062LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9264LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 582LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Europa Klassik 114 048.5 / Europa Klassik 1257LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Somerset CL-582 / Somerset ST-CL-582LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 582LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Somerset CL-582 / Somerset ST-CL-582LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Bluebell Record SS132 / Somerset SS 132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | USA & Canada | Alshire ASC-804LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1The Italian Concerto (Allegro-Andante-Presto)
- A23 Preludes In C Major, F Major, F Major
- A3Allegro And Allemande C Major
- A4Inventions C Major, D Major, D Minor And F Major
- B1Preludes C Major And G Major From The Well Tempered Clavier
- B2Gavotte G Major - Minuet G Major
- B3March D Major - Musette D Major
- B4Chromatic Fantasy And Fugue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Recital are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Harpsichord Recital are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Harpsichord Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Italy. One of them is Bluebell Record SM132.
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 SM132) 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 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.
