Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Orbis 76 945
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachSieben Motetten
Vinyl pressings
Sieben Motetten
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1968
11 pressings4 countriesBaroqueMotetChoralClassical
Sieben Motetten was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Sieben Motetten
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Harmonia Mundi HM 2.903
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HMS 30862/63
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi HMS 30862/63Harmonia Mundi HM 30 948 XK
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Orbis 76 945First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi HM 2.903First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HMS 30862/63First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Harmonia Mundi HMS 30862/63 / Harmonia Mundi HM 30 948 XKFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Orbis 77 787LP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Harmonia Mundi HM 30 863LP | LP |
| 1970 | France | Harmonia Mundi HM 30 862LP | LP |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-6037LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Harmonia Mundi 29 29046-8 / BASF 29 29046-8LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Harmonia Mundi 1C 151-99 616/17LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi HMI 73059 / Italia HMI 73059LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Der Geist Hilft Unsrer Schwachheit Auf - BWV 226
- A2Lobet Den Herrn, Alle Heiden - BWV 230
- BJesu Meine Freude - BWV 227
- C1Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied - BWV 225
- C2Komm, Jesu, Komm - BWV 229
- D1Fürchte Dich Nicht, Ich Bin Bei Dir - BWV 228
- D2Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren - BWV 231
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sieben Motetten are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sieben Motetten are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1970.
When was Sieben Motetten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany. One of them is Orbis 76 945.
How do I tell if my copy of Sieben Motetten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 76 945, HM 2.903, HMS 30862/63) 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 Sieben 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.
