UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6799 001
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Ludwig Van BeethovenMissa Solemnis
Vinyl pressings
Missa Solemnis
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
14 pressings11 countriesClassicalClassical
Missa Solemnis 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 Missa Solemnis
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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Philips 6799 001First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Europe | Philips 6799 001LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 29 870-3LP | LP |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6799 001LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6799 001LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6858 562 / 563 / Grammoclub Ex Libris PH 6858 562 / 563LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6799 001LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1972 | US | Philips 6998 001LP, Album, Club Edition, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Spain | Philips 67 00 043/02LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1978 | South Korea | Philips SEL-100 218 / Philips 6799 001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips 13PC-109~110LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С 10-16123-6LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Philips 68 51 233LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 411 330-1 / Philips 411 331-1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Missa Solemnis, Op. 123
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missa Solemnis are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Missa Solemnis are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1983.
When was Missa Solemnis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Philips 6799 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Missa Solemnis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6799 001) 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 Missa Solemnis 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.
