Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 198305Archiv Produktion 198 305
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
198305-2 B 198305-2 B Made in Germany 1 16♢V AG1Side B
198305-2 A 198305-2 A Made in Germany 1 16♢V ADSide A
Johann Sebastian BachOrgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573
Vinyl pressings
Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1962
11 pressings3 countriesBaroqueOrganClassical
Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 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 Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Archiv Produktion 198 305
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SAPM 198 305 aLabel side A
SAPM 198 305 bLabel side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198305 / Archiv Produktion 198 305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Archive Production ARC 73 205 / Archive Production 198 805 SAPMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Archiv Produktion SAPM 198 305 / Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | US | Archive Production ARC 73 205 / Archive Production 198 805 SAPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Archiv Produktion APM 14 305 / Archiv Produktion 14 305LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Archiv Produktion 198305 / Archiv Produktion 198 305LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fantasie Und Fuge G Moll, BWV 542
- A2Fantasie G-Dur, BWV 572
- A3Fantasie C-Moll, BWV 562
- B1Passacaglia C-Moll, BWV 582
- B2Fantasie Und Fuge C-Moll, BWV 537
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany. One of them is Archiv Produktion 198305.
How do I tell if my copy of Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 198305, 198 305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 198305-2 B 198305-2 B Made in Germany 1 16♢V AG1 and 198305-2 A 198305-2 A Made in Germany 1 16♢V AD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Orgelwerke BWV 542, 572, 562, 582, 573 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.
