US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED-901Decca ED 901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S 1222 2 3B-SIde Runout
S 1224 2 3C-SIde Runout
S 1226 1 3D-SIde Runout
S 1227 2 3E-SIde Runout
Alfred NewmanThe Robe
Vinyl pressings
The Robe
by Alfred Newman · 1953
20 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
The Robe was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 The Robe
3 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9012
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(MG 3479)
(MG3480)◈
MG3479T3 3
MG3480T2 3
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9012
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Decca DL 9012First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED-901 / Decca ED 901First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Box Set |
| 1953 | US | Decca DL 9012First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8031 / Brunswick LAT.8301LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-2052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-7156LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | MCA Records 7156LP | LP |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-2052LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-2052LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1529 / MCA Records MCA-2052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Brazil | MCA Records 670.4125LP | LP |
| 1988 | UK | Trax Music MODEM 1011LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Decca SLTM 9202LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 79012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79012LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9012LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-1529LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79012LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-1529LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude: The Robe
- A2The Slave Market Entrance Of Caligola
- A3Farewell To Diana
- A4Palm Sunday
- A5The Carriage Of The Cross - The Crucifixion
- A6Marcellius Returns To Capri
- A7Village Of Cana
- A8The Song Of The Resurrection
- B1Miriam
- B2The Redemption Of Marcellius
- B3Lament For Justice
- B4The Big Fisherman
- B5The Catacombs
- B6The Rescue Of Demetrius
- B7The Miracle
- B8The Better Kingdom
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Robe are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Robe are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1988.
When was The Robe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca ED-901.
How do I tell if my copy of The Robe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED-901, DL 9012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 1222 2 3 and S 1224 2 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Robe 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.
