Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 643 = 2 S1 320 1A ERunout side A
2530 643 S2 320 1A IRunout side B
Georg Friedrich HändelMessiah (Choruses And Arias)
Vinyl pressings
Messiah (Choruses And Arias)
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1973
15 pressings8 countriesBaroqueOratorioReligiousClassical
Messiah (Choruses And Arias) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 (Choruses And Arias)
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643Deutsche Grammophon 2530-643
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold threefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 643 = S1 320 A8SIDE A
2530 643 S2 320 ASIDE B
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 20MG 0648
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 20MG 0648First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530-643First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530643LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530643LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530643LP | LP |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 415 788-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- The Messiah · Le Messie (Choruses And Arias · Chœurs Et Airs)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messiah (Choruses And Arias) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Messiah (Choruses And Arias) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was Messiah (Choruses And Arias) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, France, Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 643.
How do I tell if my copy of Messiah (Choruses And Arias) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 643, 20MG 0648) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 643 = 2 S1 320 1A E and 2530 643 S2 320 1A I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Messiah (Choruses And Arias) 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.
