Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 7 MW 618His Master's Voice 7 MW 618
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XRA 535-1A-Side
7 XRA 536-1B-Side
Rudolf SchockAve Maria / Agnus Dei
Vinyl pressings
Ave Maria / Agnus Dei
by Rudolf Schock · 1955
14 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Ave Maria / Agnus Dei was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 / Agnus Dei
4 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Electrola EG 8158
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ORA 7626-1Side A Runout
ORA 7627-1Side B Runout
Netherlands
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7 MW 618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XRA 535-1A side run out
7XRA 536-1B side run out
Japan
1955- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records HK-1012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7 XRA 535-2 2A-Side
7 XRA 536-3 2B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Electrola 7 MW 618 / His Master's Voice 7 MW 618First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Electrola EG 8158First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Japan | Angel Records HK-1012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 MW 618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Electrola E 20 0507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Electrola E 20 050 / Electrola 7 MW 6187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 10107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 20050 / His Master's Voice 7 MW 6187", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 20 050 / Electrola 7 MW 6187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice EG 8158Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 10107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 1057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 MW 6187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice EG 8158Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAve Maria
- BAgnus Dei
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria / Agnus Dei are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria / Agnus Dei are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1964.
When was Ave Maria / Agnus Dei first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany, Netherlands, Japan. One of them is Electrola 7 MW 618.
How do I tell if my copy of Ave Maria / Agnus Dei is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 MW 618, EG 8158, HK-1012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XRA 535-1 and 7 XRA 536-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ave Maria / Agnus Dei 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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