USSR
1979- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия C10-12993-4
- Format
- LP
Johann Sebastian BachTwo-Part Inventions / Three-Part Inventions (Symphonies)
Vinyl pressings
Two-Part Inventions / Three-Part Inventions (Symphonies)
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1979
14 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
Two-Part Inventions was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Two-Part Inventions
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
USSR
1979- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С10—12993-4
- Format
- LP · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
C10-12993/4-2Side A stamped
C10-12994/4-1Side B stamped
C10-12993Side A on label
C10-12994Side B on label
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIC 3138
- Format
- LP, Stereo · OBI
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Victor VIC 3138First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | USSR | Мелодия C10-12993-4First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С10—12993-4First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | USSR | Мелодия С10-12993 / Мелодия С10-12994LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-94LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С10—12993-4LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Harmonia Mundi France HMC 5161LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-4LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C10-12993-4LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-4LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-4LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 200 639-366LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-4LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С10—12993-4LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- Two-Part Inventions BWV 772-786
- Three Part Inventions (Symphonies) BWV 787-801
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two-Part Inventions are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Two-Part Inventions are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1989.
When was Two-Part Inventions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in USSR, Japan. One of them is Мелодия C10-12993-4.
How do I tell if my copy of Two-Part Inventions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C10-12993-4, 33 С10—12993-4, VIC 3138) 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 Two-Part Inventions 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.
