US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Epic XEM 45993
- Format
- LP, Album
Szymon GoldbergBrandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I
Vinyl pressings
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I
by Szymon Goldberg · 1959
15 pressings8 countriesBaroqueConcertoClassical
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I
4 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Epic XSB 47821
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips GBL 5511Philips G 03018 L
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AA 700008 ▽ 1 L ▽ 3 // 420 VVVStamped Runout Side A
4A AA 700008 ▽ 2K = 3 // 670 BXStamped Runout Side B
AA 03018 1LLabel Side A
AA 03018 1LLabel Side B
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips G 03018 L
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Philips G 03018 LFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | Philips GBL 5511 / Philips G 03018 LFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | US | Epic XEM 45993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Epic XSB 47821First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6580100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips A-835045-YLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic Stereorama BC 1043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Fontana 700 033LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Fontana 700.033 WGYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Fontana 700.033 WGYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Contour 6885.005 / Contour 6885 005LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Fontana 700.033 WGYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips G 03018 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 610 809 VLLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Philips GBL 5511LP | LP |
Tracklist
- AConcerto No. 1 In F Major, BWV 1046
- B1Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047
- B2Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.
When was Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Epic XEM 45993.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XEM 45993, XSB 47821, GBL 5511, G 03018 L) 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 Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 - 3 Volume I 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.