Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- CNR F 247
- Format
- 7"
Robertino LorettiAve Maria
Vinyl pressings
Ave Maria
by Robertino Loretti · 1962
10 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& CountryPop
Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-445X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Triola TD 149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TD 149-1ARunout side A
TD 149-2ARunout side B
Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Triola TD 149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Switzerland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Triola TD-149
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Kapp Records K-445First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | Triola TD 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Triola TD 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | CNR F 247First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | Switzerland | Triola TD-149First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Kapp Records K-445XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Triola F 2477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Discostar 45X10197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Triola TD 1497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-445X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAve Maria
- BLa Ninna Nanna
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Ave Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Netherlands, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is CNR F 247.
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 F 247, K-445X, K-445, TD 149) 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.
