US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LM-6139RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6139
- Format
- LP, Box Set · 180g
- Runout / matrix
J2RP-1514-3SRunout A
J2 RP1515-2SRunout B
J2RP-1516-0SRunout C
J2RP-1517-5SRunout D
Amilcare PonchielliLa Gioconda
Vinyl pressings
La Gioconda
by Amilcare Ponchielli · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
La Gioconda was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6139
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Box
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LM-6139 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6139First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6139First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victrola Red Seal VICS-6101LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victrola Red Seal VICS-6101A/B/CLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victrola Red Seal VIC-6101LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Decca D63DLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | London Records OSA-13123LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victrola Camden Classics VCCS-6101LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola Red Seal VICS-6101LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Victrola Red Seal VICS-6101LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- La Gioconda
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Gioconda are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Gioconda are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1977.
When was La Gioconda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is RCA Victor LM-6139.
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 LM-6139, LSC-6139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2RP-1514-3S and J2 RP1515-2S. 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.