UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan PAN 6309SagaPan 6309
- Format
- LP, Album
Tim RiceJesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera
Vinyl pressings
Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera
by Tim Rice · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesMusicalRock
Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | SagaPan PAN 6309 / SagaPan 6309First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | Beverly BLP 9034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3286 / SagaPan SM 3286LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3286 / SagaPan SM 3286LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Turkey | Joker SM 3286LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Boulevard 4162LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Cortty-dix 51-CD-1068LP | LP |
| 1975 | Spain | Gramusic GM-406LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Populi PLP-86LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Gramusic GM-406LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sonopresse VA 63022 / Sonopresse VA 63 022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | BASF 10 21309-9LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hosanna
- A2Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem
- A3Everything's Alright
- A4Heaven On Their Minds
- A5What's The Buzz/Strange Things Mystifying
- B1This Jesus Must Die
- B2Everything's Alright
- B3King Herod's Song
- B4Judas' Death
- B5I Don't Know How To Love Him
- B6(a)Superstar
- B6(b)Crucifixion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1975.
When was Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK. One of them is SagaPan PAN 6309.
How do I tell if my copy of Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAN 6309) 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 Jesus Christ Superstar - A Rock Opera 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.