France
1961- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FALP 730 / 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · Semi-Circle
Johann Sebastian BachLa Passion Selon Saint Jean
Vinyl pressings
La Passion Selon Saint Jean
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1961
14 pressings6 countriesBaroquePassionOratorioChoral
La Passion Selon Saint Jean 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 La Passion Selon Saint Jean
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 730 / 2First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1962 | Germany | Electrola E 80 668/70 / Electrola WCLP 716/18LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 526-528 / His Master's Voice SLS 768LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1975-1977 / His Master's Voice RLS 675LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Seraphim SIC-6036LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | World Record Club S-2132-3-4 / World Record Club SME-2132LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 266 / 8LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Dacapo 1 C 147-28 589/91LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Dacapo 1 C 147-28 589/91LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Dacapo 1 C 147-28 589/91LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 80 668/70LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 80 668/70 / Electrola WCLP 716/18LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice HBOX 116LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim SIC-6036LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- APart: I- Nos. 1 Through 1122:50
- BPart I: Nos. 12 Through 2017:16
- CPart II: Nos. 21 Through 3220:05
- DPart II: Nos. 33 Through 5219:25
- EPart II: Nos. 53 Through 6018:25
- FPart II: Nos. 61 Through 6823:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Passion Selon Saint Jean are there?
14 vinyl pressings of La Passion Selon Saint Jean are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1970.
When was La Passion Selon Saint Jean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître FALP 730 / 2.
How do I tell if my copy of La Passion Selon Saint Jean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FALP 730 / 2) 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 La Passion Selon Saint Jean 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.
