UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5392
- Format
- LP
Kirsten FlagstadGreat Sacred Songs
Vinyl pressings
Great Sacred Songs
by Kirsten Flagstad · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Great Sacred Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Great Sacred Songs
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5392First yearLP | LP |
| 1958 | UK | Decca SXL 2049 / Decca SXL.2049LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | London Records OS 25038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Decca SXL 2049 / Decca SXL.2049LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 207LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| ? | Canada | London Records 5335LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records OS.25038 / London Records OS 25038LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 207LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records 5335LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records OS.25038 / London Records OS 25038LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hear My Prayer - O For The Wings Of A Dove
- A2Jerusalem (From "St. Paul")
- A3Silent Night, Holy Night
- B1O Divine Redeemer
- B2Jerusalem, Op. 208
- B3Jubilate
- B4O Come All Ye Faithful
- B5Abide With Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Sacred Songs are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Great Sacred Songs are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1972.
When was Great Sacred Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 5392.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Sacred Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5392) 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 Great Sacred Songs 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.