France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70890
- Format
- LP, Album · Gastefold
- Runout / matrix
LPL ̶E̶R̶A̶ 4116 1Y ERA 70890 380 CIDISRunout side A
ERA 70890 LPL 4116 2Y 380 CIDISRunout side B
Giacomo PucciniMessa Di Gloria (Pour Soli, Chœur Et Orchestre)
Vinyl pressings
Messa Di Gloria (Pour Soli, Chœur Et Orchestre)
by Giacomo Puccini · 1974
16 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticReligiousClassical
Messa Di Gloria was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Messa Di Gloria
5 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70890RCA STU 70890
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 065-30 878
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
30 878 A-1Runout Seite 1
30 878 B-1Runout Seite 2
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70890
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70890
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Erato STU 70890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 065-30 878First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Erato STU 70890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Erato STU 70890First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Erato STU 70890 / RCA STU 70890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Erato HES 60-169LP | LP |
| 1975 | US | RCA Red Seal FRL1-5890LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 3341LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Erato 26 023-2 / Sonocord 26 023-2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Erato ZL 30693LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Erato STU 70890LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Erato STU 70890LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Erato ELSL 70890LP | LP |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70890LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70890LP | LP |
| ? | Portugal | Erato STU 70890LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Messa Di Gloria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messa Di Gloria are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Messa Di Gloria are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was Messa Di Gloria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Erato STU 70890.
How do I tell if my copy of Messa Di Gloria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STU 70890, 1C 065-30 878) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPL ̶E̶R̶A̶ 4116 1Y ERA 70890 380 CIDIS and ERA 70890 LPL 4116 2Y 380 CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Messa Di Gloria 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.
