Germany
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 198 019 SAPM
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachMotetten
Vinyl pressings
Motetten
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1959
11 pressings2 countriesBaroqueMotetChoralClassical
Motetten was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Motetten
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 019 SAPMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 133 APMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 14 133 / Archiv Produktion 14133LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 019LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 2547 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 2547 009-10LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 2547 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 019LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 019LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Archiv Produktion 2547 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied
- A2Der Geist Hilft Unserer Schwachheit Auf
- B1Jesu, Meine Freude
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motetten are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Motetten are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1965.
When was Motetten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany. One of them is Archiv Produktion 198 019 SAPM, released September 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Motetten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 198 019 SAPM) 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 Motetten 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.
