US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks D3S 816
- Format
- LP · Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachThe Six Brandenburg Concertos
Vinyl pressings
The Six Brandenburg Concertos
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1965
14 pressings4 countriesBaroqueConcertoOrchestraClassical
The Six Brandenburg Concertos 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 The Six Brandenburg Concertos
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BM 10
- Format
- LP, EP
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks M2S 731
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set · Pitman Pressing; Bonus
- Runout / matrix
XXSM110712-2K P A1 oRunout, side A / stamped
XXSM110713-2AH P B3 oRunout, side B / stamped
XXSM110716-2J 2 P A3 oRunout, side C / stamped
XXSM110717 2AD 2 P A3 oRunout, side D / stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia M2L 331 / BM 10
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set · Bonus
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks M2S 731
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set · Pitman Pressing; Bonus
- Runout / matrix
XXSM110712-2A 1 1 QRunout side A stamped + etched Q
XXSM110713-2A 1 A QRunout side B stamped + etched Q
XXSM110716-2D 1 A LRunout side C stamped + etched L
XXSM110717 2E 1 V QRunout side D stamped + etched Q
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia M2L 331Columbia BM 10
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set · Bonus
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks M2S 731First yearLP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia M2L 331 / Columbia BM 10First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1965 | Israel | CBS 72396/7/8First yearLP, LP, Box Set | LP, LP, Box Set |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks D3S 816First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | US | Columbia BM 10First yearLP, EP | LP, EP |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 731First yearLP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | US | Columbia M2L 331 / BM 10First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks D3S 816LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | CBS 72396/7/8LP, LP, Box Set, Stereo | LP, LP, Box Set, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 731LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 731LP, Reissue, LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Reissue, LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks D3S 816LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks M2S 731LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia M2S 331 /M2L 331LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major, BWV 1046
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, BWV 1049
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B-Flat Major, BWV 1051
- Bonus - An Historic Document - Casals Rehearses Bach - A Living Portrait Of A Great Artist
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major, BWV 1046
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B-Flat Major, BWV 1051
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, BWV 1049
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Six Brandenburg Concertos are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Six Brandenburg Concertos are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.
When was The Six Brandenburg Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Israel. One of them is Columbia Masterworks D3S 816.
How do I tell if my copy of The Six Brandenburg Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D3S 816, BM 10, M2S 731, M2L 331 / BM 10) 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 Six Brandenburg Concertos 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.
