Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken SKH 20/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Johann Sebastian BachMesse In H-Moll
Vinyl pressings
Messe In H-Moll
by Johann Sebastian Bach · 1968
13 pressings2 countriesBaroqueMassChoralClassical
Messe In H-Moll was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Messe In H-Moll
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken SKH 20/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
074760-IV Manufactured in Germany BA-IISide A - stamped/etched
K LP-Ste-074761-II Manufactured in Germany A-B-IISide B - stamped/etched
074762-III Manufactured in Germany A-B-IISide C - stamped/etched
K LP-Ste-074763-IV Manufactured in Germany A-B-IISide D - stamped/etched
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken SKH 20/1-3Telefunken SKH 20
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
K Ste-LP-074760 II X Manufactured in Germany [A-B-II]Runout A, stamped/[etched]
K Ste-LP-074761-II [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped/[etched]
K Ste-LP-074762-II [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout C, stamped/[etched]
K Ste-LP-074763-IV [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout D, stamped/[etched]
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken SKH 20/1-3Telefunken SKH 20
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
074760-IV [BL-II] Manufactured in Germany [A-B-II]Runout A, stamped/[etched]
K LP-Ste-074761-II [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped/[etched]
K LP-Ste-074762-II [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout C, stamped/[etched]
K LP-Ste-074763-IV [A-B-II] Manufactured in GermanyRunout D, stamped/[etched]
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Telefunken SKH 20/1-3First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1968 | Germany | Telefunken SKH 20/1-3First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1968 | Germany | Telefunken SKH 20/1-3 / Telefunken SKH 20First yearLP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | Germany | Telefunken SKH 20/1-3 / Telefunken SKH 20First yearBox Set, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Telefunken 64 272 / Orbis 64 272LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Telefunken 6.35019 / TELDEC 6.35019Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo | Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Telefunken 6.35019 FKBox Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo | Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.48233 / TELDEC 6.48233 DMLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | TELDEC 6.35019Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo | Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.35019LP, Repress, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.35019 FK / Telefunken SKH 20/1-3LP, LP, Single Sided, Box Set, Reissue, Stereo | LP, LP, Single Sided, Box Set, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.35019 FK / Telefunken SKH 20/1-3LP, LP, Single Sided, Box Set, Stereo | LP, LP, Single Sided, Box Set, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.35019 FK / Telefunken SKH 20/1-3LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Messe In H-Moll (Hohe Messe, BWV 232)
- Kyrie
- Gloria
- Symbolum Nicenum - Credo
- E1Sanctus
- E2Osanna
- E3Benedictus
- E4Agnus Dei
- E5Dona Nobis Pacem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messe In H-Moll are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Messe In H-Moll are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1984.
When was Messe In H-Moll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany. One of them is Telefunken SKH 20/1-3.
How do I tell if my copy of Messe In H-Moll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKH 20/1-3) 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 Messe In H-Moll 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.
