France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00669 R
- Format
- 10", LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00669 1R.3 IASide A Runout
AA 00669 2R.2 1Side B Runout
Gabriel FauréRequiem
Vinyl pressings
Requiem
by Gabriel Fauré · 1954
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Requiem was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Requiem
3 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
UK
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips ABR 4012Philips ABR.4012
- Format
- 10", LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00669 1R-B//ASide A Runout
AA 00669 2R-7MASide A Runout
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00669 R
- Format
- 10", LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00669 1R.4 ||△Side A Runout
AA 00669 2R.4 |AASide A Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Philips A 00669 RFirst year10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips A 00669 RFirst year10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Epic LC 3044LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Philips ABR 4012 / Philips ABR.4012First year10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Philips G 05.373 R10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Philips G 05.373 RLP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips G 05.373 RLP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Philips A 00669 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Fontana 6554 03710", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips GL.5712 / Philips G 03101 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00669 R10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00669 R10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Requiem, Op. 48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Requiem are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Requiem are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was Requiem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in France, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Philips A 00669 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Requiem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 00669 R, ABR 4012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 00669 1R.3 IA and AA 00669 2R.2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Requiem 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.
