UK
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5664Decca LXT.5664
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.5316Side A label
ARL.5317Side B label
Johann Sebastian BachOrchestral Suites 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Orchestral Suites 1 & 2
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 & 2
4 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca sxl 2301Decca sxl 2301
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARL.5316Side A label
ARL.5317Side B label
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2300Decca SXL.2300
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5316-1ERunout side A - machine stamped - this variant
ZAL-5317-1ERunout side B - machine stamped - this variant
India
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2300
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5316-1E 11 2 B CURunout side A
ZAL-5317-2L 2 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | India | Decca SXL 2300First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca SXL 2300 / Decca SXL.2300First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca LXT 5664 / Decca LXT.5664First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Decca sxl 2301 / Decca sxl 2301First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 386LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2211LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Disques Decca LXT 5664 ALP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 2300LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | PAX IST 532LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca SXLM 2300LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2300 / Decca SXL.2300LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2300 / Decca SXL.2300LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 1 In C Major (BWV. 1066) (For 2 Oboes, Bassoon, Strings And Continuo)
- Suite No. 2 In B Minor (BWV. 1067) (For Flute, Strings And Continuo)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1974.
When was Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, India. One of them is Decca LXT 5664, released February 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5664, sxl 2301, SXL 2300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.5316 and ARL.5317. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Orchestral Suites 1 & 2 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.
