Germany
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18203 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
032274 STSSide 1
032275³ STSSide 2
Gioacchino RossiniStabat Mater
Vinyl pressings
Stabat Mater
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1955
18 pressings6 countriesClassicalRenaissanceClassical
Stabat Mater was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Stabat Mater
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18203 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18340LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Heliodor 89 610LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | UK | Heliodor H-25032LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DX-132LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 340LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 340LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 718LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18340LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18203LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Heliodor 89 610LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Chile | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18340LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 2548 126LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18340LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Heliodor 89 610 / Heliodor 89610LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Heliodor HS-25032LP | LP |
| ? | US | Decca DX 132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Decca DX-132 / Decca DXA 132LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Stabat Mater
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stabat Mater are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Stabat Mater are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1977.
When was Stabat Mater first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18203 LPM, released February 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Stabat Mater is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18203 LPM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 032274 STS and 032275³ STS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stabat Mater 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.
