UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice COLH 17
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 10125 21C
2XLA 333 21B
Vinyl pressings
Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied: No. 3 In C Major / No. 4 In E Flat Major
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1957
25 pressings9 countriesBaroqueClassical
Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 For 'Cello Unaccompanied
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice COLH 17
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice COLH 17
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 10125 21C
2XLA 333 21B
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître COLH 17
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XLA 10125 21B
2XLA 333 21B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 17First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 17First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 17First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 17First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 17LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone COLH 17LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo COLH 17LP, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Angel Records COLH 17 / Angel Records COLH 17 (a)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | The Record Society 79-6079 / The Record Society 6079LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 53 1008931 MLP | LP |
| 1986 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 037-1008931LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records COLH 17LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 061-00893LP | LP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 17LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 80 497 / Electrola WCLP 636LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2017LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2017LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-70071LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2017 / Angel Records COLH-17LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 059-00.893 / La Voz De Su Amo COLH 17LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Angel Records COLH 17 / Angel Records COLH 17 (a)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records COLH 17LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records COLH 17LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records COLH 17 / Angel Records COLH 17 (a)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records COLH 17LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 3 In C Major, BWV.1008 For 'Cello Unaccompanied
- Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV.1010 For 'Cello Unaccompanied
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1986.
When was Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, France. One of them is His Master's Voice COLH 17.
How do I tell if my copy of Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COLH 17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA 10125 21C and 2XLA 333 21B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suites For 'Cello Unaccompanied 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.
