US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25712
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Georg Friedrich HändelMessiah (Excerpts)
Vinyl pressings
Messiah (Excerpts)
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesBaroqueOratorioClassical
Messiah (Excerpts) was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 (Excerpts)
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5712
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side AARL 5338
Side BARL 5339
Side A: Stamped / EtchingARL-5538-2A U 1
Side B: Stamped / EtchingARL-5539-1A U 1
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25712
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25712
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | London Records OS 25712First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records 5712First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records OS 25712First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records OS 25712First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 2316LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 6010 / Decca SXLA-6010LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21050-B12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 21050LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 6010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pastoral Symphony
- A2There Were Shepherds
- A3And Lo, The Angel Of The Lord
- A4And The Angel Said Unto Them
- A5And Suddenly
- A6Glory To God
- A7Rejoice Greatly
- A8Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Opened
- A9He Shall Feed His Flock
- A10Thy Rebuke Has Broken His Heart
- A11Behold, And See
- B1How Beautiful Are The Feet
- B2I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
- B3If God Be For Us
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messiah (Excerpts) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Messiah (Excerpts) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Messiah (Excerpts) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is London Records OS 25712.
How do I tell if my copy of Messiah (Excerpts) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS 25712, 5712) 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 (Excerpts) 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.
