Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records MX-9043
- Format
- LP, Mono
Karl RichterGoldberg-Variationen
Vinyl pressings
Goldberg-Variationen
by Karl Richter · 1978
12 pressings3 countriesBaroqueTheme With VariationsHarpsichordClassical
Goldberg-Variationen was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Goldberg-Variationen
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Telefunken 6.41337 AG / Telefunken 6.41337LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records MX-9043First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Telefunken K16C-9156LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | South Korea | Seoul Records STCR-003 / Telefunken 6.41337LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken NT 650LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.41337 / Telefunken 6.41337 AHLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.41337 AHLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken LXT 2019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken LK 40115 / Telefunken LK 40 115LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH LK 40115LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca Musikplatten LK 40115LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.41337 AG / Telefunken NT 650LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Goldberg-Variationen Bwv 988 Klavierübung Teil 4 - Aria Mit 30 Veränderungen
- A1Aria
- A2Variations 1 - 15
- B1Variations 16 - 30
- B2Aria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goldberg-Variationen are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Goldberg-Variationen are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1987.
When was Goldberg-Variationen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is London Records MX-9043.
How do I tell if my copy of Goldberg-Variationen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MX-9043) 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 Goldberg-Variationen 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.