France
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BF 41
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ⒸL6813-3 M3-96522Runout side A
CL6812-2 M3-96523Runout side B
CL 6.813Label side A
CL 6.814Label side B
Tino RossiAve Maria
Vinyl pressings
Ave Maria
by Tino Rossi · 1938
18 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Ave Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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
2 pressings came out in 1938, 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.
France
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BF 41
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ⒸL6813-3 M3-96522Runout side A
CL6812-2 M3-96523Runout side B
CL 6813Label side A
CL 6814Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | France | Columbia BF 41First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | France | Columbia BF 41First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Columbia C 209347", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Columbia 4C 006-11511 M / EMI 4C 006-11511 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks C10071Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BF 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Columbia DW 5050Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 248Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 1841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB 1841Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAve Maria (In French)
- BAve Maria (In Latin)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Ave Maria are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1938 and 1958.
When was Ave Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in France. One of them is Columbia BF 41.
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 BF 41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⒸL6813-3 M3-96522 and CL6812-2 M3-96523. 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.
