US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194
- Format
- LP, Album · Plum Label
Johann Sebastian BachThe Art Of The Harpsichord
Vinyl pressings
The Art Of The Harpsichord
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1957
19 pressings11 countriesBaroqueHarpsichordSuiteDances
The Art Of The Harpsichord 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 The Art Of The Harpsichord
2 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.
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP7526-1SA runout
H2 RP7527-2SB runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2194LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA 630 469 / RCA 630.469LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB-16068LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-2194-C / RCA Red Seal LM 2194-CLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-2194-C / RCA Red Seal LM 2194LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Spain | RCA 3L16271LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д 24417-1810", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д 24417-1810", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д-24417 / Мелодия Д-2441810", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victrola VIC-1594 / RCA Victrola VIC 1594Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1594Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM-2194LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola VIC-1594Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | RCA Culture Classique 731.093LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victrola MCV 556LP | LP |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Partita No, 2 In C Minor (Schmieder 826)
- Capriccio On The Departure Of His Beloved Brother (Schmieder 992)
- B2Passacaglia In D Minor
- B3Fantasia In C Minor (Schmieder 906)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Art Of The Harpsichord are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Art Of The Harpsichord are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1957 and 1971.
When was The Art Of The Harpsichord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2194.
How do I tell if my copy of The Art Of The Harpsichord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2194) 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 The Art Of The Harpsichord 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.
