France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50006Erato STE 50007
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachMatthäus-Passion
Vinyl pressings
Matthäus-Passion
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1959
16 pressings6 countriesBaroquePassionOratorioChoral
Matthäus-Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Matthäus-Passion
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 2 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato LDE 3101Erato LDE 3102
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set · Large Box
France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50006Erato STE 50007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
▽ STE - 50006 - A -Runout A, etched
♣ STE - 50006 - B -Runout B, etched
⊞ STE - 50007 - A -Runout C, etched
▽ STE - 50007 - B -Runout D, etched
France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato 50006 à 50009
- Format
- LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
US
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WST 402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Erato STE 50006 / Erato STE 50007First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1959 | France | Erato LDE 3101 / Erato LDE 3102First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Erato STE 50006 / Erato STE 50007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | France | Erato 50006 à 50009First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Westminster WST 402First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Erato ASE 5005/06/07/08LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | US | Music Guild MS-6401 / ABC Records MS-6401LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Clave 18-1257 SLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Erato ZL 30655LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA Italiana GL 38210 (4) / RCA Italiana EKBY 30371LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Erato S 20.144LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Netherlands | Erato 50543LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato EFM 8020LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Erato FGLP 77 505-FGLP 77 508 / Fono-Ring FGLP 77 505-FGLP 77 508LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus CGLP 75748 / Christophorus CGLP 75749LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | Erato EFM 8210(4)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Part 1
- Part 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1986.
When was Matthäus-Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France, US. One of them is Erato STE 50006.
How do I tell if my copy of Matthäus-Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STE 50006, LDE 3101, 50006 à 50009, WST 402) 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 Matthäus-Passion 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.
