Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18155 LPMDeutsche Grammophon 18156 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
Giuseppe VerdiMessa Da Requiem
Vinyl pressings
Messa Da Requiem
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1954
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticChoralRequiemMass
Messa Da Requiem was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Da Requiem
7 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 157 LPMDeutsche Grammophon 18 158 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
18157 A; Made in Germany; 031936³ KS; 1. 4. 54; ACSide A
18157 B; Made in Germany; 031937² KS; 1. 4. 54; ZSide B
18158 A; Made in Germany; 031938² KS; 1. 4. 54; WSide C
18158 B; Made in Germany; 031939³ KS; 1. 4. 54; NSide D
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18157/58 AK
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
18157 A; Made in Germany; 031936³ KS; 1. 4. 54; NSide A
18157 B; Made in Germany; 031937² KS; 1. 4. 54; MSide B
18158 A; Made in Germany; 031938 KS; 10.11.53, ESide C
18158 B; Made in Germany; 031939² KS; 7. 12. 53; ESide D
France
April 1, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18155Deutsche Grammophon 18156
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
18155 ASide 1 label
18156 ASide 2 label
18156 BSide 3 label
18155 BSide 4 label
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPL 407-10/18155-6
- Format
- LP, Box Set · Tulips labels
New Zealand
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18155/6
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold, Autocoupled
- Runout / matrix
031936³ KS 1. 4. 54Runout stamped side A
031937² KS 1. 4. 54Runout stamped side B
031 938 ³ KS G 7Runout stamped side C
031939³ KS 1. 4. 54Runout stamped side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Deutsche Grammophon LPL 407-10/18155-6First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18155 LPM / Deutsche Grammophon 18156 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 157 LPM / Deutsche Grammophon 18 158 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18157/58 AKFirst yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18155/6First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | USA & Canada | Decca DX 118First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18155 / Deutsche Grammophon 18156First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18155 / Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18156LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18157/58 NKLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18155 / Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18156LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Heliodor 2700 011 / Heliodor 2458 025 / 26LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18155/56LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18155/56LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | Heliodor Bibliothek 2700 113LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Messa Da Requiem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messa Da Requiem are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Messa Da Requiem are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1970.
When was Messa Da Requiem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany, France, New Zealand, USA & Canada. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18155 LPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Messa Da Requiem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18155 LPM, 18 157 LPM, LPM 18157/58 AK, 18155) 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 Messa Da Requiem 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.
