Romania
1970- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord ECE 0422
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-0422-1-DRunout side A
M-0422-2-DRunout side B
0422/1Label side A
0422/2Label side B
Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaMissa Brevis / Madrigale
Vinyl pressings
Missa Brevis / Madrigale
by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesRenaissanceMassMadrigalClassical
Missa Brevis / Madrigale was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Missa Brevis / Madrigale
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Romania
1970- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord ST-ECE 0423
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Romania
1970- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord ECE 0422Electrecord ST-ECE 0422
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-M-0428-2-HRunout side A
ST-T-0428-2-CRunout side B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Romania | Electrecord ECE 0422First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Romania | Electrecord ST-ECE 0423First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Romania | Electrecord ECE 0422 / Electrecord ST-ECE 0422First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 198LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 198LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Déesse DDLX 59LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Victor VIX-213LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-ECE 0872LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-ECE 0872 / Electrecord STM-ECE 0872LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-ECE 0872LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ECE-0422 / Electrecord ST-ECE 0423LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Missa Brevis
- Madrigale
- B11. Ogni Beltà
- B22. O Che Splendor
- B33. Alla Riva Del Tebro
- B44. La Cruda Mia Nemica
- B55. Non Son Le Vostri Mani
- B66. Soave Fia Il Morir
- B77. L'Amour A Pris Mon Âme
- B88. I Vaghi Fiori
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missa Brevis / Madrigale are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Missa Brevis / Madrigale are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1986.
When was Missa Brevis / Madrigale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Romania. One of them is Electrecord ECE 0422.
How do I tell if my copy of Missa Brevis / Madrigale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECE 0422, ST-ECE 0423) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-0422-1-D and M-0422-2-D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Missa Brevis / Madrigale 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.