UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2340His Master's Voice ASD.2340
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Marc Antoine CharpentierMidnight Mass For Christmas Eve
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve
by Marc Antoine Charpentier · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesBaroqueMassChoralClassical
Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve
2 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Israel
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2340
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3373Label - Side A
2YEA 3374Label - Side A
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Israel | His Master's Voice ASD 2340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2340 / His Master's Voice ASD.2340LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2340 / His Master's Voice ASD.2340First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2340 / His Master's Voice ASD.2340LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Angel Records S-36528LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Angel Records S-36528LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/4651 / World Record Club S-4651LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S/4651 / World Record Club S-4651LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records S-36528LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2340 / His Master's Voice ASD.2340LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve
- B1Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve (Conclusion)
- B2Te Deum
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Israel. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2340.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 2340) 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 Midnight Mass For Christmas Eve 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.