France
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Club National Du Disque CND 72Le Club Des Jeunesses Musicales De France C.N.D. S 72
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
yPartx 50.209Center Label A
yPartx 50.210Center Label B
Johann Sebastian BachL'Offrande Musicale
Vinyl pressings
L'Offrande Musicale
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1962
11 pressings2 countriesBaroqueClassical
L'Offrande Musicale was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 L'Offrande Musicale
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Club National Du Disque CND 72 / Le Club Des Jeunesses Musicales De France C.N.D. S 72First yearLP | LP |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Concert Hall SMS 2656LP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Concert Hall SMSC 2656 / Concert Hall SMS 2656LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Trianon CTRE 6191LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Trianon TRI 33 194LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Concert Hall SMS 2656LP | LP |
| ? | France | Trianon CTRE 6191LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque SMS 2656LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Festival Classique FC 492LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Concert Hall SMS-2656LP | LP |
| ? | France | Phonothèque De La Culture P. 72LP, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Numbered | LP, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Numbered |
Tracklist
- Schmieder 1079 (Version Paul Kuentz)
- A1Ricercare A 3
- A2Canon Perpetuus
- A3Canones Diversi
- A4Fuga Canonica
- A5Ricercare A 6
- B1Canon A 2
- B2Canon A 4
- B3Trio
- B4Canon Perpetuo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Offrande Musicale are there?
11 vinyl pressings of L'Offrande Musicale are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1978.
When was L'Offrande Musicale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France. One of them is Club National Du Disque CND 72, released March 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Offrande Musicale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CND 72) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, yPartx 50.209 and yPartx 50.210. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Offrande Musicale 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.
