US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR3-9016Mercury SR3 9016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
SR 90445 ASide A label
SR 90445 BSide B label
SR 90446 ASide C label
SR 90446 BSide D label
Vinyl pressings
Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1965
21 pressings5 countriesBaroqueSuiteSoloString Instrument
Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Unaccompanied Cello Complete
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR3-9016 / Mercury SR3 9016First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | US | Mercury OL3-116 / Mercury OL 3-116LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury OL3-116 / Mercury OL 3-116LP, Album, Promo, Mono, Box Set · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono, Box Set · Promo, Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Philips 6755 004LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6755 004LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Philips X-5557~58LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Philips X-8580-81LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRI-3-77002LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Philips 6768 224LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Philips 15PC-107~109LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SR3-9016 / Mercury SR3-9016LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
| 2004 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SR3-9016 / Mercury SR3-9016LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SR3-9016 / Mercury SR3-9016Box Set, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue | Box Set, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | US | Analogue Productions AAPC 3-9016-45 / Universal Music Special Markets B0028756-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Analogue Productions AAPC 3-9016-45 / Mercury SR3-901612", 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 2025 | UK | The Electric Recording Co. ERC 120 / Mercury SR3-9016LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6755 004LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 820 008/009LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Philips Classics X-5557-58LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Mercury SR3-9016 / Mercury SR3 9016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SRI-3-77002LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 1 In G
- Suite No. 2 In D Minor
- Suite No. 3 In C
- Suite No. 4 In E-Flat
- Suite No. 5 In C Minor
- Suite No. 6 In D
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 2025.
When was Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Mercury SR3-9016.
How do I tell if my copy of Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR3-9016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 90445 A and SR 90445 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suites For Unaccompanied Cello Complete 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.
