UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6600
- Format
- LP
Rudolf KempeJanacek: Glagolitic Mass
Vinyl pressings
Janacek: Glagolitic Mass
by Rudolf Kempe · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesClassical
Janacek: Glagolitic Mass was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Janacek: Glagolitic Mass
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 591228
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 12609Side A label
ZAL 12610Side B label
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club 1437D
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.12609Matrix on label, side 1
ZAL.12610Matrix on label, side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Decca 591228First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | World Record Club 1437DFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SXL 6600First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | France | Decca 7.271LP | LP |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca 6.42254 AWLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Decca SXL 6600LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca SXL 6600LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records OS26338LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Decca 411 726-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | USA & Canada | London Records 411 726-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6600LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction - Moderato
- A2Kyrie - Moderato
- A3Gloria
- A4Credo - Con Moto
- B1Sanctus - Moderato
- B2Agnus Dei - Adagio
- B3Organ Solo - Allegro
- B4Processional - Moderato
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Janacek: Glagolitic Mass are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Janacek: Glagolitic Mass are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Janacek: Glagolitic Mass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, France, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SXL 6600.
How do I tell if my copy of Janacek: Glagolitic Mass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6600, 591228, 1437D) 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 Janacek: Glagolitic Mass 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.