Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLA(A)1025
- Format
- LP
Johann Sebastian BachSuites 2 & 3
Vinyl pressings
Suites 2 & 3
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1972
14 pressings9 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
Suites 2 & 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Suites 2 & 3
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLA(A)1025First yearLP | LP |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Philips 6851 065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Philips 68 51 065LP | LP |
| 1981 | Spain | Philips 68 51 065LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Philips 68 51 065LP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Argo ZRG 948LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Argo 411 247-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Philips 68 51 065LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | London Records KIJC-9010LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 420.431-1LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Argo 6557 551LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Argo 6557 551LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Argo ZRG 865LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 411 008-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Suite No.2 In B Minor
- Suite No.3 In D Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suites 2 & 3 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Suites 2 & 3 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1990.
When was Suites 2 & 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Japan. One of them is London Records SLA(A)1025.
How do I tell if my copy of Suites 2 & 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLA(A)1025) 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 Suites 2 & 3 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.
