US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1652
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-743059-A PRRunout side A
ST-A-743060-A PRRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Blues On Bach
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1974
31 pressings9 countriesJazz
Blues On Bach 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 Blues On Bach
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATC 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1652
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-743059-AAA -1 D PRRunout side A
ST-A-743060-AAA -1-11 D PRRunout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1652
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-743059-AA (MR) △18771 (1) PRRunout A
ST-A-743060-AA (MR) △18771-X (1) PRRunout B
ST-A-743059-MOLabel A
ST-A-743060-MOLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic QD 1652
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
(QD-A-743059 DW2)Side 1 Label
(QD-A-743060 DW2)Side 2 Label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1652
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX172264Label, side A
MX172265Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Atlantic 50039 / Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Atlantic 50039 / Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic 63 494LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 039 / Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic 50039 / Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Atlantic K 50039 / Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-8431AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-10356AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-8431AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Turkey | Atlantic STA734060500391652 / Atlantic 543First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Atlantic LW 5135LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1652LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1652LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1652LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1652LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1652LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Regret?2:04
- A2Blues In B Flat4:56
- A3Rise Up In The Morning3:28
- A4Blues In A Minor7:53
- B1Precious Joy3:12
- B2Blues In C Minor7:58
- B3Don't Stop This Train1:45
- B4Blues In H (B)5:46
- B5Tears From The Children4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues On Bach are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Blues On Bach are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Blues On Bach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1652.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues On Bach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1652, ATC 9503, QD 1652, 50039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-743059-A PR and ST-A-743060-A PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues On Bach 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.
