France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50083
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Marc Antoine CharpentierMesse De Minuit
Vinyl pressings
Messe De Minuit
by Marc Antoine Charpentier · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueMassChoralClassical
Messe De Minuit was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 De Minuit
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Erato STE 50083First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Argo RG 376LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Argo ZRG 5376LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 522LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 522LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato STU 70 083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Erato LDE 3198LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70083LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Erato EFM 8219LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Kyrie
- A2Gloria
- A3Credo
- B1Offertoire
- B2Sanctus
- B3Agnus Dei
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Messe De Minuit are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Messe De Minuit are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1964.
When was Messe De Minuit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France. One of them is Erato STE 50083.
How do I tell if my copy of Messe De Minuit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STE 50083) 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 De Minuit 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.