USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Gioacchino RossiniStabat Mater
Vinyl pressings
Stabat Mater
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1974
13 pressings4 countriesClassicalClassical
Stabat Mater 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 Stabat Mater
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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.
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a)
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Blue labels
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Westminster Gold/Melodiya WGS-8266
- Format
- LP, Stereo
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1974- Label and catalog number
- Melodia Eterna 8 26 429
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C10-04785/4-3Runout side A
C10-04786/4-1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Melodia Eterna 8 26 429First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Westminster Gold/Melodiya WGS-8266First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 562 299LP | LP |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С10—04785-86LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С10—04785-86LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия С10—04785-6LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С10—04785-86LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия С10 04785-6LP | LP |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия С10—04785-86LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Melodia-Eurodisc 76 489 KKLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Stabat Mater
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stabat Mater are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Stabat Mater are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1988.
When was Stabat Mater first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in USSR, US, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Мелодия 33 С 10—04785-86(a).
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 33 С 10—04785-86(a), WGS-8266, 8 26 429) 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 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.
