France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 14.723 LPhilips P 14.723 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA14723 1L 380Runout side A
PHI AA14723 2L 380Runout side B
14723 1LLabel side A
14723 2LLabel side B
Les Troubadours Du Roi BaudouinMissa Luba
Vinyl pressings
Missa Luba
by Les Troubadours Du Roi Baudouin · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesAfricanFolkWorld& Country
Missa Luba was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Missa Luba
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Philips B 14.723 L / Philips P 14.723 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 850.071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Philips B 14.723 LLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 850.071 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 850.071 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips B 14.723 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 850.071 BYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 850.071 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 14 723 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 14.723 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Missa Luba
- A2Ave María
- A3Mbali Kule "Gloria In Excelsis"
- A4O Jesu Christe
- Messe Des Savanes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missa Luba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Missa Luba are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Missa Luba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is Philips B 14.723 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Missa Luba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 14.723 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA14723 1L 380 and PHI AA14723 2L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Missa Luba 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.
