UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips ABE 10053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Georg Friedrich HändelMessiah
Vinyl pressings
Messiah
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1957
12 pressings7 countriesClassical
Messiah was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Messiah
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Philips ABE 10053First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Philips 409 054 AE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Australia | Coronet KGC 125 / Coronet KGC - 1257", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Philips 409.054 AE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Philips 409.054 AE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Spain | Philips 409 054 AE7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KGC-1257", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409.054 AE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 054 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 409 054 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 409 054 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Coronet KGC 125LP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | LP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1And The Glory Of The Lord
- A2Hallelujah
- B1Worthy Is The Lamb
- B2Amen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messiah are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Messiah are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1962.
When was Messiah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Philips ABE 10053.
How do I tell if my copy of Messiah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABE 10053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Messiah 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.
