US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records OM 36008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZAL7542 2WSide 1
ZAL7541 5WSide 2
Johann Sebastian BachMatthäus-Passion Excerpts
Vinyl pressings
Matthäus-Passion Excerpts
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1964
12 pressings5 countriesBaroqueOratorioPassionChoral
Matthäus-Passion Excerpts was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Excerpts
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | London Records OM 36008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | London Records OS26008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | London Records OS26008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca LXT 6272 / Decca LXT.6272LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Decca SXL 6272 / Decca SXL.6272LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 7.082 BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca SXL 6272 / Decca SXL.6272LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SXL 6778LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca SXL 6272LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 411213-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6272 / Decca SXL.6272LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6272 / Decca SXL.6272LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1No 1 Opening Chorus
- A2No 17-19
- A3No 24-16
- B1No 45-47
- B2No 72-75
- B3No 78
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion Excerpts are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Matthäus-Passion Excerpts are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1977.
When was Matthäus-Passion Excerpts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is London Records OM 36008.
How do I tell if my copy of Matthäus-Passion Excerpts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OM 36008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL7542 2W and ZAL7541 5W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Matthäus-Passion Excerpts 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.
