US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV223874-1Runout
Georg Friedrich HändelJudas Maccabeus
Vinyl pressings
Judas Maccabeus
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueOratorioClassical
Judas Maccabeus was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Judas Maccabeus
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | US | Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5627-8-9 / World Record Club S/5627LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club S/5627 / World Record Club S/5627-8-9LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club S/5627 / World Record Club S/5627-8-9LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club S/5627 / World Record Club S/5627-8-9LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Vanguard VSQ-30013/4/5LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Australia | World Record Club S/5627-8-9 / Vanguard Q-1756LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ouverture
- A2Act I, Through Chorus, 'O Father Whose Almighty Power'
- B1Act I, Conclusion
- B2Act II, Opening Chorus, 'Fallen Is The Foe'
- C1Act II, Continuation, Through Aria, 'How Vain Is Man'
- D1Act II, Continuation, Through Aria, 'Wise Man, Flattering, May Deceive Us'
- E1Act II, Conclusion
- E2Act III, Through March
- F1Act III, Conclusion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Judas Maccabeus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Judas Maccabeus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was Judas Maccabeus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Vanguard VCS-10105/6/7.
How do I tell if my copy of Judas Maccabeus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VCS-10105/6/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV223874-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Judas Maccabeus 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.
