UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1823His Master's Voice ALP. 1823
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 1935 - 1N G ¦Runout side A
2XEA 1936 - 4N G ¦Runout side B
2XEA.1935Label side A
2XEA.1936Label side B
Johann Sebastian BachSuites Nos. 3 & 4
Vinyl pressings
Suites Nos. 3 & 4
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1961
13 pressings5 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
Suites Nos. 3 & 4 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. 3 & 4
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 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 | Germany | Electrola STE 91 152 / Electrola ASDW 405LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1823 / His Master's Voice ALP. 1823First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1823LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 91 152LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 91 251LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 405LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo ASDL 960LP | LP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître CVPM 130.522LP | LP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 30.522LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 130.522LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 30229LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice 779 003LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice 779 003LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV.1068
- Suite No. 4 In D Major, BWV 1069
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suites Nos. 3 & 4 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Suites Nos. 3 & 4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1968.
When was Suites Nos. 3 & 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1823.
How do I tell if my copy of Suites Nos. 3 & 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1823) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA 1935 - 1N G ¦ and 2XEA 1936 - 4N G ¦. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suites Nos. 3 & 4 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.
