Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 462 S1 320 [sideways "K"]Side A - Runout Stamped
2530 462=2 S2 320 ["K" stamped-out by "XX"] 2=4 3 20 1 [sideways "E"]Side B - Runout Stamped
Johann Sebastian BachWerke Für Laute II
Vinyl pressings
Werke Für Laute II
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassical
Werke Für Laute II was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Werke Für Laute II
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 G 2530 462 S1 320Runout side A variant 1
1 = 2530 462=2 S2 320Runout side B variant 1
2530 462 S 1 320 1 A 5Runout side A variant 2
2530 462=2 S2 320 1 B2Runout side B variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 462=2 S1 A/3 320 5 1.10 4Runout Side A, Stamped
2530 462=2 S2 B/1 320 5 10 2Runout Side B, Stamped
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 462 S1 320 [sideways "K"]Side A - Runout Stamped
2530 462=2 S2 320 ["K" stamped-out by "XX"] 2=4 3 20 1 [sideways "E"]Side B - Runout Stamped
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2430 462
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG 2478Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2430 462First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2478 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Preludium, Fugue And Allegro In E Flat Major BWV 998
- Suite In E Minor BWV 996
- B1PreludiumIin C Minor BWV 9992:03
- Suite (Partita) In C Minor BWV 997
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Werke Für Laute II are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Werke Für Laute II are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Werke Für Laute II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 462.
How do I tell if my copy of Werke Für Laute II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 462, 2430 462, MG 2478) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 462 S1 320 [sideways "K"] and 2530 462=2 S2 320 ["K" stamped-out by "XX"] 2=4 3 20 1 [sideways "E"]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Werke Für Laute II 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.
