USSR
1986- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С10 24523 000
- Format
- LP, Album
Riga Chamber Choir "Ave Sol"Ave Maria
Vinyl pressings
Ave Maria
by Riga Chamber Choir "Ave Sol" · 1986
10 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Ave Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
USSR
1986- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С10 24523 000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
С10-24523/1-1 DMMSide A
С10-24524/1-1 DMMSide B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1991 | Latvia | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С10 24523 000LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ave Maria2:09
- A2Ave Maria6:14
- A3Ave Maria3:15
- A4Ave Maria6:33
- A5Ave Maria3:55
- B1Ave Maria3:34
- B2Ave Maria6:25
- B3Ave Maria2:03
- B4Ave Maria10:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 1991.
When was Ave Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия С10 24523 000.
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 С10 24523 000) 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 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.