US
1949- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPS 147London Records LPS.147
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL 230-1BW U N CT 1 3Side A runout
DRL 231-1AW U U CT 1Side B runout
Johann Sebastian BachSuite N° 3 En Ré Majeur
Vinyl pressings
Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1949
15 pressings6 countriesBaroqueClassical
Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur
1 pressing came out in 1949, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | London Records LPS 147 / London Records LPS.147First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | France | Decca GAG 15064 / Decca GAG 15065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | Germany | Decca LX 3002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LX 3002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LX 3002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | London Records LLC 33000LP | LP |
| ? | France | Decca LX 3002LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50105LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50105LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50105LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LX 3002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50105LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LX 300210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Israel | Decca LX 3002LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LPS 147LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1949 and 1957.
When was Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US. One of them is London Records LPS 147.
How do I tell if my copy of Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS 147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA DRL 230-1BW U N CT 1 3 and DRL 231-1AW U U CT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suite N° 3 En Ré Majeur 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.
