German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1975- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 26 690-692
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
8 26 690Cat# LP1
8 26 691Cat# LP2
8 26 692Cat# LP3
Johann Sebastian BachWeihnachtsoratorium BWV 248
Vinyl pressings
Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1975
13 pressings2 countriesBaroqueOratorioChoralClassical
Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1975- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 26 690-692
- Format
- LP, Misprint, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
8 26 690 - 1A H75 W NTRunout side A
8 26 690 - 2A H75 W NTRunout side B
8 26 691 - 3A H75 W NTRunout side C
8 26 691 - 4A H75 W NTRunout side D
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692First yearLP, Misprint, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Misprint, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | Eurodisc 66 207 2Box Set, Club Edition, Reissue, LP · Club edition | Box Set, Club Edition, Reissue, LP · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Eurodisc 87 937 XGKBox Set, Album, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 690-692LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1988 | Germany | Eurodisc 87 937 XGKLP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Edition Phönix EPH-20LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Eurodisc 42 455 6 / Eurodisc 42 456 4LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1997.
When was Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 26 690-692.
How do I tell if my copy of Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 26 690-692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 26 690 and 8 26 691. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 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.
