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Georg Friedrich Händel – El Mesias (Coros Y Arias)
1978 · Spain · Deutsche Grammophon · Vinyl LP Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 3, 2026
- MMint
- $4.90
- NMNear Mint
- $4.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.35
- VGVery Good
- $2.32
- G+Good Plus
- $1.29
- GGood
- $0.77
- FFair
- $0.52
- PPoor
- $0.26
7 copies listed on Discogs from $3.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €3ref VA-TB9ENMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇪🇸 Ships from Spain
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- D. P.
- Depósito Legal
- M. 11416-1977
- Record Company
- Polydor, S.A.
- Manufactured By
- COFASA
- Printed By
- FOCO, S. A.
Specifications
- Artist
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Baroque, Oratorio
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 2530 643
- Country
- Spain
Tracklist
- A1Symphony3:24
- A2N° 1 Comfort Ye2:31
- A3N° 2 Ev'ry Valley3:47
- A4N° 8 O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings4:56
- A5N° 9 O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings2:10
- A6N° 12 For Unto Us A Child Is Born5:09
- A7N° 13 Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)3:03
- A8N° 14 There Were Shepherds2:08
- A9N° 15 Glory To God1:56
- B1N° 18a He Shall Feed His Flock6:25
- B2N° 35 The Lord Gave The Word1:05
- B3N° 38 Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage2:57
- B4N° 42 Hallelujah !4:00
- B5N° 43 I Know That My Redeemer Liveth7:14
- B6N° 51 Worthy Is The Lamb3:54
- B7N° 52 Amen !3:24
- Chorus Master
- John Alldis
- Composed By
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Conductor
- Karl Richter
- Illustration [Jesus Christ Et Ponce Pilate]
- Three Lions
- Photography By [Karl Richter]
- Werner Neumeister
About this record
This 1978 Spanish pressing of Händel's Messiah carries the Deutsche Grammophon catalogue 2530 643 and was pressed at COFASA, a Madrid plant that supplied the Iberian market. The release notes confirm it was manufactured in Spain under a 1973 Polydor International copyright, making it a reissue of the Karl Richter recording rather than an original pressing.
The A side contains 2 separations and the B side 5 separations—a structural detail that distinguishes this edit from other versions of the work.
What drives its value
This reissue trades on condition more than rarity: 7 copies are currently for sale, with the lowest priced at 3.00 USD. The price_guide shows M copies at 4.90 USD, dropping to 4.38 USD in NM, 3.35 USD in VG+, and 2.32 USD in VG.
The spread from M to VG reflects typical wear on a 1978 Spanish pressing; few collectors actively seek it (1 want against 88 who own one), so demand is minimal. The reissue status and modest community rating of 4.33 from 6 votes mean value depends almost entirely on finding a buyer willing to pay for playable condition rather than collectible rarity.
The 16 tracks and Richter's conducting draw classical specialists, but the Spanish pressing carries no premium over other 1970s Deutsche Grammophon issues.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 2530 643 on the spine and front label. The label will read Deutsche Grammophon and note the 1973 Polydor copyright; the back sleeve carries uncredited liner notes in Spanish.
The pressing plant COFASA appears in the dead wax. The record contains 16 tracks split across 2 sides: the A side has 2 separations (breaks between movements) and the B side has 5 separations, a detail visible in the track layout on the sleeve.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light; a Mint copy shows no signs of play, while VG+ copies may show faint dust marks that do not affect playback. The absence of a barcode confirms the 1978 date and Spanish origin.
Listen for tracking consistency across all 16 tracks to verify the pressing quality.
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Release notes
The A side has 2 separations and the B side has 5 separations. ℗1973 Polydor International GmbH Made in Spain. Uncredited liner notes in Spanish on back sleeve.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 3.35 USD. This estimate reflects the reissue status and modest collector demand (1 want against 88 have). Actual sale prices may vary depending on the seller's market and the buyer's willingness to pay for a playable copy of a non-original pressing.
How does the Spanish COFASA pressing differ from other versions of this recording?
The COFASA pressing plant in Spain manufactured this 1978 reissue specifically for the Spanish market under Deutsche Grammophon's distribution. The back sleeve carries uncredited liner notes in Spanish, and the copyright line reads 1973 Polydor International GmbH. Other pressings of the same Richter recording may originate from different plants or carry different regional liner notes.
What is the price range from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 4.90 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 2.32 USD according to the price_guide. The gap reflects the condition-dependent nature of this reissue; few collectors seek it for its rarity, so playability and surface condition drive the valuation.
Why does the release note mention 2 separations on the A side and 5 on the B side?
Separations mark the breaks between movements or sections of the oratorio. This 16-track edit of Messiah divides the work into 2 movements on the A side and 5 on the B side, a structural choice that distinguishes this version from complete or differently edited releases of the same recording.
How many copies are available for purchase right now?
Seven copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 3.00 USD. This modest supply and minimal demand (1 want) suggest the pressing is neither scarce nor highly sought; buyers should expect to find copies without difficulty.