France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70911
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ERA 70911 LPL 4709 1Y DU2 380 CIDISRunout side A
ERA 70911 LPL 4709 2Y DU3 380 CIDISRunout side B
LPL 4709 1YLabel side A
LPL 4709 2YLabel side B
Henry PurcellMusic For Queen Mary
Vinyl pressings
Music For Queen Mary
by Henry Purcell · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesBaroqueClassical
Music For Queen Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Music For Queen Mary
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Erato ZL 30512
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1977- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70911
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ERA 70911 LPL 4709 1Y DU2 380 CIDIS D27Runout side A
ERA 70911 LPL 4709 2Y DU3 380 CIDISRunout side B
LPL 4709 1YLabel side A
LPL 4709 2YLabel side B
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Erato STU 70911
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Erato STU 70911First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Erato STU 70911LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Erato ZL 30512First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Israel | Erato STU 70911First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Erato STU 70911First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Spain | Erato HES 60-219 / Hispavox HES 60-219 (LS)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Erato STU 70911LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Erato 0190296685040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato STU 70911 / Erato STU 70 911LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70911 / Erato STU 70 911LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70911 / Erato STU 70 911LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Erato ZL 30512LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- "Come Ye Sons Of Art" (Ode For The Birthday Of Queen Mary, 1694)
- Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary, 1695
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music For Queen Mary are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Music For Queen Mary are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.
When was Music For Queen Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Germany, Israel, Italy. One of them is Erato STU 70911.
How do I tell if my copy of Music For Queen Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STU 70911, ZL 30512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ERA 70911 LPL 4709 1Y DU2 380 CIDIS and ERA 70911 LPL 4709 2Y DU3 380 CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music For Queen Mary 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.
