USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33Д—023683Мелодия 33Д—023684
- Format
- LP, Mono
Johann Sebastian BachSix Concertos
Vinyl pressings
Six Concertos
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesBaroqueClassical
Six Concertos 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 Six Concertos
2 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.
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия Д 023683/023686
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—023683 / Мелодия 33Д—023684First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия Д 023683/023686First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Melodiya / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 063-90066 / Melodiya / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 063 - 90.066LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д-023683 / Мелодия Д-023684LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д-023683 / Мелодия Д-023684LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Melodiya/Angel SRB-4108LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Melodiya / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 181-90.065/66LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | USSR | Мелодия 33 Д 023683/86LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Melodiya / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 063-90065LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—023683 - 86LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- AConcerto No. 1 In D Major, BWV 105221:53
- BConcerto No. 2 In E Major, BWV 105320:15
- C1Concerto No. 3 In D Major, BWV 105417:06
- C2Concerto No. 4 In A Major, BWV 105513:24
- D1Concerto No. 4 In A Major, BWV 10554:23
- D2Concerto No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 10569:50
- D3Concerto No. 7 In G Minor, BWV 105814:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Six Concertos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Six Concertos are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1975.
When was Six Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия 33Д—023683.
How do I tell if my copy of Six Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33Д—023683, Д 023683/023686) 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 Six Concertos 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.
