UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.1729Label side A
ARL.1728Label side B
Stuttgarter KammerorchesterSuite No. 2 / Suite No. 3
Vinyl pressings
Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3
by Stuttgarter Kammerorchester · 1963
14 pressings8 countriesBaroqueSuiteOrchestraClassical
Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3
7 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.1729Label side A
ARL.1728Label side B
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-1728-1D R C 1 CARunout A
ARL-1729-1D R 14 CBRunout B
ARL 1729Label A
ARL 1728Label B
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Clubs ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPD-04169-V-XLabel side A
LPD-04168-II-XLabel side B
Israel
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca ACL.29Decca ACL 29
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-1729-IDR BA B IC CBA side runout
ARL-1728-IDR BB 13 CAB side runout
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Israel | Decca ACL.29 / Decca ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 29First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECS 525LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca / EclipseLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2008LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | London Records LY 4LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DDX 190 003LP | LP |
| ? | US | Richmond B 19102LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records CM 9072LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASuite No. 2 In B Minor
- BSuite No. 3 In D Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, France, Germany, Israel and more. One of them is Ace Of Clubs ACL 29.
How do I tell if my copy of Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACL 29, ACL.29) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.1729 and ARL.1728. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suite No. 2 / Suite No. 3 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.