UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS SET 2015CBS Sbrg 72517-72518
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Johann Sebastian BachThe Four Orchestral Suites
Vinyl pressings
The Four Orchestral Suites
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1966
12 pressings7 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
The Four Orchestral Suites was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Four Orchestral Suites
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | CBS SET 2015 / CBS Sbrg 72517-72518First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 755 / Columbia Masterworks MS 6932LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | US | Columbia Masterworks M2L 355LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 755 / Columbia Masterworks MS 6932LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | CBS Special Products LSP 14202 / CBS Special Products LSP 13035LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Columbia Masterworks M2P 42468LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks M2S 755 / Columbia Masterworks MS 6932LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 72517/18LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony 13AC 943LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony FCCA 445LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 755 / Columbia Masterworks MS 6932LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 755 / Columbia Masterworks MS 6932LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Bach: Suite No.1 In C Major, Bwv 1066
- B1Bach: Suite No.2 In B Minor Bwv 1067
- C1Bach: Suite No.3 In D Major Bwv 1068
- D1Bach: Suite No.4 In D Major Bwv 1069
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Four Orchestral Suites are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Four Orchestral Suites are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1987.
When was The Four Orchestral Suites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is CBS SET 2015.
How do I tell if my copy of The Four Orchestral Suites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 2015) 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 Four Orchestral Suites 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.
