UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1822
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 1933-2N G 1Runout side A
2XEA 1934-2N G 1Runout side B
Johann Sebastian BachSuites Nos. 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Suites Nos. 1 & 2
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1961
13 pressings8 countriesBaroqueClassical
Suites Nos. 1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Nos. 1 & 2
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OALP 1822His Master's Voice OALP.1822
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | His Master's Voice OALP 1822 / His Master's Voice OALP.1822First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1822First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone ASDQ 5309LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Electrola Gesellschaft m.b.H. 91151LP | LP |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 91 151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 404 / His Master's Voice ASD.404LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo ASDL 956LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice 779 002LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Angel Records SLPC-12190/91 / Angel Records SLPC-12190/91LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 30.521LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 130.521LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 30228LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 91 151 / Electrola WALP 1822LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066
- Suite No. 2 In B Minor, BWV 1067
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suites Nos. 1 & 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Suites Nos. 1 & 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1979.
When was Suites Nos. 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1822.
How do I tell if my copy of Suites Nos. 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1822, OALP 1822) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA 1933-2N G 1 and 2XEA 1934-2N G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suites Nos. 1 & 2 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.
