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Ave Maria

by Maurice André · 1965

13 pressings3 countriesBaroqueRomanticClassical

Ave Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Ave Maria

1 pressing came out in 1965, 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.

France

1965
Label and catalog number
Polydor 657 014
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

POL 657014 LPL 4135 D1 380Side A, stamped

POL 657014 LPL 4136 D1 380Side B, stamped

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1965FrancePolydor 657 014First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970FranceTriumph Records 2472 023LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1970FranceTriumph Records 2472 023LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
Year unknown10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?BelgiumPolydor 2482 104LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?BelgiumPolydor 2482 104LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaPolydor CP 657 014LPLP
?FranceImpact 6371 305LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceImpact 6886 505LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceImpact 6886 505LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceImpact 6886 505LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2445 020LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 657 014LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?FrancePolydor 657 014LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Ave Maria2:24
  2. A2Magnificat 1er Air2:38
  3. A3La Cavatine Du "Barbier De Séville"5:46
  4. A4La "Résurrection" De La Messe En Si Mineur3:28
  5. A5Largo3:11
  6. B1Ave Maria2:53
  7. B2A Coeur Joie2:56
  8. B3Gloria In Excelsis Déo2:58
  9. B4Premier Mouvement Du Concerto Pour 2 Trompettes2:18
  10. B5La Cavatine Du Film "Le Cave Se Rebiffe"3:13
  11. B6Largo2:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.

When was Ave Maria first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France. One of them is Polydor 657 014.

How do I tell if my copy of Ave Maria is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657 014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 657014 LPL 4135 D1 380 and POL 657014 LPL 4136 D1 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Ave Maria 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.

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