UK
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6097Decca LXT.6097
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.6163Side A label, inverted
ARL.6164Side B label, inverted
Wilhelm BackhausSonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7
Vinyl pressings
Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7
by Wilhelm Backhaus · 1964
10 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7
5 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6097Decca SXL.6097
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6163-1E G KT 3 1 SM ARunout side 2, stamped
ZAL-6164-2E C KT 1Runout side 2, stamped
ZAL.6163Matrix on label, side 1
ZAL.6164Matrix on label, side 2
US
May 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6389
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLA 6097Decca SXLA-6097
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6163-1E
ZAL-6164-2E
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca BLK 21080
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca SXLA 6097 / Decca SXLA-6097First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Decca BLK 21080First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LXT 6097 / Decca LXT.6097First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6097 / Decca SXL.6097First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6389First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д-032687 / Мелодия 33Д-032688LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLC-18010LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21 080-BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6097 / Decca SXL.6097LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6097 / Decca SXL.6097LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1
- Sonata No. 6 In F Op. 10 No. 2
- Sonata No. 7 In D Op. 10 No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is Decca LXT 6097, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6097, SXL 6097, CS 6389, SXLA 6097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.6163 and ARL.6164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonatas 1, 5, 6 & 7 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.
