US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records A 4331
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3701-2ASide 1
ARL-3702-2ASide 2
ARL-3703-1ASide 3
ARL-3704-1ASide 4
Amilcare PonchielliLa Gioconda
Vinyl pressings
La Gioconda
by Amilcare Ponchielli · 1957
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
La Gioconda was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 La Gioconda
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca Dos 609/11
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records A-5347
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | London Records A-5347First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca Dos 609/11First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1957 | US | London Records A 4331First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1958 | US | London Records OSA - 1302LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records GT 7081~3LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLC 17880/82LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | Decca LXT 5400 1-2LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 040-1 / Ricordi 416 040-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 039-1 / Ricordi 416 039-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 609-11LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT.5400LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2225/6/7LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Richmond SRS 63518LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- La Gioconda
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Gioconda are there?
13 vinyl pressings of La Gioconda are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1980.
When was La Gioconda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is London Records A 4331.
How do I tell if my copy of La Gioconda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 4331, Dos 609/11, A-5347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-3701-2A and ARL-3702-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Gioconda 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.