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Vinyl pressings

Vespers - Всенощная

by Sergei Rachmaninoff · 1965

28 pressings12 countriesRomanticModernChoralClassical

Vespers - Всенощная was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Vespers - Всенощная

1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 28 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1965USSRМелодия Д 016217-20First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1970s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973USMelodiya/Angel SRB-4124LP, Stereo, Box Set, AlbumLP, Stereo, Box Set, Album
1974ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3C 165 - 95023/24LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974NetherlandsМелодия 782006/07 / Мелодия 782 006LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
1974UKMelodiya / His Master's Voice ASD 2973 / Melodiya / His Master's Voice ASD. 2973LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1974UKMelodiya / His Master's Voice ASD 2973 / Melodiya / His Master's Voice ASD. 2973LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1974UKMelodiya / His Master's Voice ASD 2973 / Melodiya / His Master's Voice ASD. 2973LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1974USSRМелодия 33 С 01073-76LP, AlbumLP, Album
1975German Democratic Republic (GDR)Melodia Eterna 8 26 698-699LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1975GermanyMelodia-Eurodisc 63 429LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1980s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USSRМелодия 33 С 01073-76 / Мелодия С 01073-76LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1981USMelodiya / Quintessence 2PMC-2715LPLP
1982JapanVictor VIC-9527LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1987GermanyEurodisc 87 448 XDKLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1989South KoreaSeoul Records SYCR-058 / Victor VIC-9015LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
Year unknown13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaWorld Record Club R 06295LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?FinlandPolarvox - Melodia MKJL 28-29LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?FranceMelodia / Le Chant Du Monde LDX 78552/53LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceMelodia / Le Chant Du Monde LDX 78552/53LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FranceMelodia / Le Chant Du Monde LDX 78552/53LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?GermanyEurodisc 87 448 XDK / Eurodisc 87 446 XK / 87 447 XKLP, AlbumLP, Album
?JapanShinsekai Record SMK-9007~8 / Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga SMK-9007~8LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USSRМелодия 33 С 01073-6LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?USSRМелодия C 01073-76 / Мелодия 33 C 01073-76LPLP
?USSRМелодия C 01073-76LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USSRМелодия 33 С 01073-6LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?USSRМелодия С 01073-6LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?USSRМелодия C 01073-76 / Мелодия 33 C 01073-76LPLP

Tracklist

  1. Vespers, Mass For Mixed Chorus, Op. 37 - Всенощная Для Смешанного Хора, Соч. 37
  2. A11. Oh, Come And Worship - Приидите, Поклонимся
  3. A22. Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul - Благослови Душе Моя
  4. A33. Blessed Is The Man - Блажен Муж
  5. A44. Quiet Light, Kiev Chant - Свете Тихий
  6. B15. Oh, Lord, Now Lettest Thou, Thy Servent Depart In Peace. Kiev Chant - Ныне Отпущаеши
  7. B26. Rejoice, Oh, Virgin Lady - Богородице Дево, Радуйся
  8. B37. Six Psalms - Шестопсалмие
  9. B48. Praise The Name Of The Lord. Znamenny Chant - Хвалите имя Господне
  10. C19. Blessed Be The Lord. Znamenny Chant - Благословен Еси, Господи
  11. C210. Having Seen The Resurrection Of The Christ - Воскресение Христово Видевше
  12. C311. My Soul Doth Magnify - Величит Душа Моя Господа
  13. D112. Glory Be To God. Znamenny Chant - Славословие Великое
  14. D213. The Tropariana "The Day Of Salvation". Znamenny Chant - Тропарь "Днесь Спасение"
  15. D314. The Tropariana "Christ Is Risen From The Grave". Znamenny Chant - Тропарь "Воскрес Из Гроба"
  16. D415. Thanksgiving To The Mother Of God. Greek Chant - Взбранной Воеводе

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Vespers - Всенощная are there?

28 vinyl pressings of Vespers - Всенощная are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 1989.

When was Vespers - Всенощная first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1965, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия Д 016217-20.

How do I tell if my copy of Vespers - Всенощная is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Д 016217-20) 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 Vespers - Всенощная 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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