US
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 6751
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
The Philadelphia OrchestraToccata And Fugue (In D Minor)
Vinyl pressings
Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor)
by The Philadelphia Orchestra · 1928
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassical
Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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 Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor)
4 pressings came out in 1928, 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
1928- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 6751
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Oakland Pressing
UK
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D 1428
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A37468△ L2 5-0761 5Runout side A, variant 1
A37469△ 2G 5-0762 1Runout side B, variant 1
A37468 △ GG2 5-0761 57Runout side A, variant 2
A37469 △ 20 5-0762 3Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1928- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E.J. 231
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 37468 △ 1940-9Runout side A
A 37469 △ 5-0762Runout side B
5-0761Label Side A
5-0762Label Side B
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.
1920s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Germany | Electrola E.J. 231First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1428First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victrola 6751First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | US | Victrola 6751First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" W-979Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. J. 231Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" A.W. 6Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D 1428Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D 1428Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D 1428Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AToccata And Fugue (In D Minor)–Part 1
- BToccata And Fugue (In D Minor)–Part 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Victrola 6751.
How do I tell if my copy of Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6751, D 1428, E.J. 231) 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 Toccata And Fugue (In D Minor) 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.
