Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 5ALB. 410
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachMatthäus-Passion
Vinyl pressings
Matthäus-Passion
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1970
13 pressings5 countriesBaroquePassionOratorioChoral
Matthäus-Passion 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 Matthäus-Passion
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Philips 5ALB. 410First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 6500146/49LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Europe | Philips 6747 371LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Europe | Philips 6747 371LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 6540 289LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 372-75 AYLP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips PHS 4-999LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6743 371LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 372-75 AYLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 372-75 AY / Philips A 02502/05LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6770 018LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 372-75 AY / Philips A 02502/05LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips PHS 900-149 / Philips PHS 900-150LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Box Set, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Box Set, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Matthäus-Passion; BWV 244
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Matthäus-Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Spain. One of them is Philips 5ALB. 410.
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 5ALB. 410) 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.
