US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1287London Records OS.26187
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachMass In B Minor
Vinyl pressings
Mass In B Minor
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1971
13 pressings8 countriesBaroqueMassChoralClassical
Mass In B Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mass In B Minor
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 countries. 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 477/8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo · Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10188-2G o JT 1.Side A Stamped
ZAL-10189-1G JT 1Side B Stamped
ZAL-10190-2G :: JT 1Side C Stamped
ZAL-10191-1G :: JT 1Side D Stamped
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SFKLP 78255
- Format
- LP, Special Edition · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 10188 to 91
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 477/8
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SFKLP 78255First yearLP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| 1971 | Spain | Decca SET 477/8First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SET 477/8First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records OSA 1287 / London Records OS.26187First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | London Records K18C-9197~8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Decca 6.48196 DMLP | LP |
| 1985 | Europe | Decca 414 251-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | London Records 414 251-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 593036 BA-367LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca SET 477/8 / Decca SET 477LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records SLA 6074/5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 414 251-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 477/8 / Decca SET 477LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Mass In B Minor, BWV 232
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mass In B Minor are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mass In B Minor are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1985.
When was Mass In B Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is London Records OSA 1287.
How do I tell if my copy of Mass In B Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OSA 1287, SET 477/8, SFKLP 78255) 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 Mass In B Minor 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.
