13e Lustrum Sanctus Laurentius

The 13e Lustrum Sanctus Laurentius is a commemorative record produced in 1980 for the thirteenth lustrum of the Rotterdam student association R.S.V. Sanctus Laurentius. A lustrum, marking a five-year milestone in the life of a Dutch student society, typically serves as an occasion for elaborate festivities and cultural expressions. This vinyl release documents the musical output of the association’s internal groups, including the Laurentius Koor and the Huesca Houseband, capturing the specific social and creative atmosphere of the organization at the start of the 1980s.

The design and production of such private press records were common among Dutch student societies during this era, serving as both a souvenir for members and a testament to the association’s traditions. As an independently produced item released without a traditional commercial label, the record reflects an intimate, insular production process rather than a professional studio endeavor. It remains a notable piece of university history, preserved primarily for its value to alumni and historians of Dutch student culture.