France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7.031/2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachOrchestral Suites 1 - 4
Vinyl pressings
Orchestral Suites 1 - 4
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1970
13 pressings5 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Orchestral Suites 1 - 4
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 7.031/2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records SL 1195~6LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca DPA 589-90LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca 593003LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca DPA 589-90LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Decca 593 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.48150 DMLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAWD 9923/24-BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAWD 9923/24-BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1262/63LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAWD 9923/24-BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | London Records CMA 7212LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records CSA 2206LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 1 In C, BWV.1066 (For 2 Oboes, Bassoon, Strings And Continuo)
- Suite No. 2 In B Minor, BWV.1067 (For Flute, Strings And Continuo)
- Suite No. 3 In D, BWV.1068 (For 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings And Continuo)
- Suite No. 4 In D, BWV.1069 (For 3 Trumpets, 3 Oboes, Bassoon, Timpani, Strings And Continuo)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France. One of them is Decca 7.031/2.
How do I tell if my copy of Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7.031/2) 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 Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 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.
