Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pilz 20 29143-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1088 A1/C3A Made in GermanySide A runout
A-1088 B1/C3A Made in GermanySide B runout
A-1088 A/C 3 ASide A label
A-1088 B/C 3 ASide B label
Vinyl pressings
Hosianna Mantra
by Popol Vuh · 1972
16 pressings6 countriesKrautrockAmbientRock
Hosianna Mantra was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Hosianna Mantra
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Pilz 20 29143-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | PDU Pld. SQ 5094 / PDU Pld. SQ. 5094LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | France | Cosmic Music 840.061 / Cosmic Music XBLY 840.061LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | France | Cosmic Music 840 061 / Cosmic Music XBLY 840.061LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Pilz 20 29143-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Celestial Harmonies CEL 004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Celestial Harmonies CEL 004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1981 | US | Celestial Harmonies CEL 004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1982 | Germany | Pilz 20 29143-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Think Progressive TPLP 1.803.023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spain | Wah Wah Records LPS118 / Wah Wah Records SGS118LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2018 | Germany | BMG 538409111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Pilz 20 29143-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP2921LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP2921LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | UK | Esoteric Recordings ECLECLP2921 / Esoteric Recordings ECLECLPX2921LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Ah!4:43
- A2Kyrie5:20
- A3Hosianna - Mantra10:15
- Das 5. Buch Mose
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hosianna Mantra are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hosianna Mantra are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was Hosianna Mantra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Pilz 20 29143-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Hosianna Mantra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 29143-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1088 A1/C3A Made in Germany and A-1088 B1/C3A Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hosianna Mantra 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.