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Crucifixus

by Jean-Christian Michel · 1970

11 pressings3 countriesBaroqueClassical

Crucifixus 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 Crucifixus

8 pressings came out in 1970, 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

1970
Label and catalog number
Riviera 521 139
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

H.XECD. 521139 A2 MPSide A

H.XECD. 521139 B2 MPSide B

XCED 521139-1Side A, Label

XCED 521139-2Side B, Label

Full details of this pressing

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.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970CanadaRiviera 70013First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceRiviera 521 139 / Riviera 521139First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970FranceRiviera 521.139First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceRiviera 521 139First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceRiviera 521 139First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceRiviera 521.139 / Riviera XCED 521.139First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceRiviera 521 139First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970GermanyRiviera RLP 16 023First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978FranceBarclay 90 206LP, AlbumLP, Album
1978FranceRiviera 521 139LP, AlbumLP, Album
1978GermanyRiviera RLP 16 023 / Riviera 0016.023LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Crucifixus5:10
  2. A2Litanies Créoles2:51
  3. A3Jesus, Que Ma Joie Demeure3:59
  4. A4Le Messie2:23
  5. B1Kyriale3:27
  6. B2Sanctus1:33
  7. B3L'arc D'alliance3:41
  8. B4Cantate Dite "A Cappella"2:19
  9. B5Adagio3:20

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Crucifixus are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Crucifixus are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1978.

When was Crucifixus first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Canada, Germany. One of them is Riviera 521 139.

How do I tell if my copy of Crucifixus is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 521 139, 521.139, 70013, RLP 16 023) 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 Crucifixus 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.

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