Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia OS-455~6-S
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachThe Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
Vinyl pressings
The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1965
13 pressings6 countriesBaroqueClassical
The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord 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 Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Columbia OS-455~6-SFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | France | Erato STU 70531/32LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | The Record Society S/6350 / The Record Society S/6351LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | The Record Society S/6350 / The Record Society S/6351LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Japan | Erato OS-2864~5-RELP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | The Record Society S/6350 / The Record Society S/6351LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | The Record Society S/6350 / The Record Society S/6351LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Japan | Supraphon OQ-7150~1-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Quintessence 2PMC-2703LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato DUE 20242LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 187 - 29 525/26LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | Erato ERA-2018/9LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic BSC 160LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Sonata In D Minor, BWV 1014
- Sonata In F Minor, BWV 1018
- Sonata In E Major, BWV 1016
- Sonata C Minor, BWV 1017
- Sonata In A Major, BWV 1015
- Sonata In G Major, BWV 1019
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Columbia OS-455~6-S.
How do I tell if my copy of The Six Sonatas For Violin And Harpsichord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS-455~6-S) 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 Sonatas For Violin And 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.
