France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 88 307
- Format
- LP, Album · Quadraphonie
- Runout / matrix
88304 A-1 /77 SQRunout side A
88304 B-3 /77 SQRunout side B
Johann Sebastian BachJohannes-Passion BWV 245
Vinyl pressings
Johannes-Passion BWV 245
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesBaroquePassionOratorioChoral
Johannes-Passion BWV 245 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Johannes-Passion BWV 245
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 88 307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Eurodisc SQ 88 307 XGKBox Set, LP, Quadraphonic | Box Set, LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Germany | Parnass 65 758 5Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 015-017Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 27 015-017LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 015-017LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 015-017LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1984 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 015-017LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 015-017LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Eterna Tokuma ET-3077~79Box Set, Stereo, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Stereo, LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Johannes-Passion BWV 245
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johannes-Passion BWV 245 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Johannes-Passion BWV 245 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was Johannes-Passion BWV 245 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France. One of them is Eurodisc 88 307.
How do I tell if my copy of Johannes-Passion BWV 245 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88 307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88304 A-1 /77 SQ and 88304 B-3 /77 SQ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johannes-Passion BWV 245 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.
