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Johann Sebastian Bach – The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 Preludes And Fugues 17 - 24
1971 · US · Columbia Masterworks · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $21.85
- NMNear Mint
- $19.55
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.95
- VGVery Good
- $10.35
- G+Good Plus
- $5.75
- GGood
- $3.45
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
16 copies listed on Discogs from $3.55.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $10ref VA-C7WN5Media VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AL 30537l X o MAL 30537-1D l Bo MAL 30537-1D P A1
- Runout — side B
- BL 30537o MBL 30537-1B \ P Ao MBL 30537-1A P A4
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Mastered At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Specifications
- Artist
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Baroque
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Columbia Masterworks
- Catalog number
- M 30537
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Prelude And Fugue No. 17 In A-Flat Major4:56
- A2Prelude And Fugue No. 18 In G-Sharp Minor6:03
- A3Prelude And Fugue No. 19 In A Major2:26
- A4Prelude And Fugue No. 20 In A Minor3:47
- B1Prelude And Fugue No. 21 In B-Flat Major4:12
- B2Prelude And Fugue No. 22 In B-Flat Minor4:56
- B3Prelude And Fugue No. 23 In B Major3:40
- B4Prelude And Fugue No. 24 In B Minor3:09
- Producer
- Andrew Kazdin
- Engineer
- Kent Warden
- Engineer
- Ray Moore
- Composed By
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Artwork [Cover & Poster Art]
- Roger Hane
- Design [Cover]
- Teresa Alfieri
About this record
Columbia's Pitman plant cut this stereo pressing under catalogue M 30537, and the runout etching reads MAL 30537-1D on one side and MBL 30537-1B on the other. Of the 8 tracks, the set covers Preludes and Fugues 17 through 24 of Bach's Book 2, performed by Glenn Gould and released in the US in 1971 on Columbia Masterworks.
Of the figures on file, 237 collectors list this copy as in their collection, 47 want one, and 16 copies are currently for sale.
What drives its value
The price guide gives the spread from a VG figure of 10.35 USD up to an M figure of 21.85 USD, with NM at 19.55 and VG+ at 14.95 USD. Those are estimates tied to this guide, and the cheapest listed copy is currently offered at 3.55 USD, which shows how far asking prices sit below the guide for lower grades.
The 16 copies for sale give a buyer real choice, so a clean Mint or Near Mint copy commands the upper end of the spread while worn copies trade near the bottom. Demand favours the record: 237 have it against 47 who want it, and the community rating of 4.71 comes from 7 ratings.
The matrix entries and the Pitman plant origin distinguish this pressing from other editions in the series, and collectors weigh those details when comparing other_pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Begin with the label: the catalogue number M 30537 should appear on the spine and front panel, and the Columbia Masterworks imprint should be present. Next, read the dead wax.
The runout lines AL 30537 and BL 30537 appear on the first side, and the stampers MAL 30537-1D and MBL 30537-1B mark the pressing as one from the Columbia Records Pressing Plant at Pitman. Check that each matrix string matches these entries character for character, because a mismatch points to a different pressing run.
Then grade the disc under good light, looking at both sides for surface wear, playback noise and any warp that affects tracking, and assign M, NM, VG+, VG or lower based on what you see. Compare the grade against the price guide figures to set a fair price.
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Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this record worth?
The price guide lists a VG+ value of 14.95 USD for this pressing. That figure is an estimate from the guide and will move with the market.
What is the price range for this album?
The guide spans from a VG value of 10.35 USD up to an M value of 21.85 USD, with NM at 19.55 USD. The lowest current listing is 3.55 USD.
How can I confirm this is the original Columbia Pitman pressing?
Check that catalogue number M 30537 is printed on the cover and label, then read the runout etchings. The matrix strings MAL 30537-1D and MBL 30537-1B identify this run from the Columbia Records Pressing Plant at Pitman.
How many copies are currently for sale?
The price guide records 16 copies for sale. Community data shows 237 owners and 47 people who want the record.
Does this release have a barcode?
No. The record carries no barcode, so identification depends on the catalogue number M 30537 and the dead wax matrix entries.