France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89003Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89.003
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M 045 - 89.003 ACenter label A
M 045 - 89.003 BCenter label B
Jane Parker-SmithAve Maria
Vinyl pressings
Ave Maria
by Jane Parker-Smith · 1973
11 pressings3 countriesClassical
Ave Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Ave Maria
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 6070Music For Pleasure MFP 6070 B
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MFP 6070 ACenter label A
MFP 6070 BCenter label B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89003Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89.003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M 045 - 89.003 ACenter label A
M 045 - 89.003 BCenter label B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure 2M 025-89003Music For Pleasure 2M 025 - 89.003
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
89003 A 21B M6 320227 1Runout side A
89003 B 21 6070 B 21 M6 290197Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 57006
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 57006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · NL pressing
- Runout / matrix
SMFP 57006-ALabel Side A
SMFP 57006-BLabel 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | His Master's Voice FC.174First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89003 / Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89.003First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Music For Pleasure MFP 6070 / Music For Pleasure MFP 6070 BFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89003 / Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89.003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 025-89003 / Music For Pleasure 2M 025 - 89.003First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 57006LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 40324LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 025-89003 / Music For Pleasure 2M 025 - 89.003LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 40324LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Toccata Et Fugue En Ré Mineur
- A2Ave Maria
- A3Marche Nuptiale
- A4Jésus Que Ma Joie Demeure
- B1Toccata De La 5ème Symphonie Pour Orgue
- B2Prière A Notre-Dame
- B3Benedictus
- B4Final De La 8ème Symphonie Pour Orgue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Ave Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, Australia. One of them is Music For Pleasure 2M 045-89003.
How do I tell if my copy of Ave Maria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2M 045-89003, MFP 6070, 2M 025-89003, MFP 57006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 045 - 89.003 A and M 045 - 89.003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ave Maria 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.