Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Erato ERA1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachL'Offrande Musicale
Vinyl pressings
L'Offrande Musicale
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
L'Offrande Musicale was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 1975, 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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Erato ERA1008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Erato FCCA 812LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Erato EFM 8062LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato LDE 3297LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Erato STU 701977LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 701977LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STE 50197LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus Verlag CGLP 75 734LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Opera St 77677LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 1666LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Offrande Musicale (Musikalisches Opfer) BWV 1079
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Offrande Musicale are there?
10 vinyl pressings of L'Offrande Musicale are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was L'Offrande Musicale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Japan. One of them is Erato ERA1008.
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 ERA1008) 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 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.
