US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSC 2685
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Anna MoffoGreat Verdi Arias
Vinyl pressings
Great Verdi Arias
by Anna Moffo · 1963
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Great Verdi Arias was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Great Verdi Arias
4 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LM-2685
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NRRM 0329 R1A1Side 1 runout
NRRM 0330 A1A1Side 2 runout
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LM-2685
- Format
- LP
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2685
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N2RY-2921--5SA Side - Stamped
N2RY-2922--4SB Side - Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA Red Seal LM-2685First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LM-2685First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2685First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSC 2685First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Victor SHP-2306LP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Italy | RCA GL 11365LP | LP |
| 1977 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1365LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-2685-B / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2685-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2685-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LM 20070 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 20070LP | LP |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal SB-6664LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Vespri Siciliani: Act IV: Mercè, Dilette Amiche2:13
- A2Ernani: Act I: Ernani, Involami6:28
- A3Aida: Act III: O Patria Mia6:30
- A4Il Trovatore: Act IV: D'Amor Sull'ali Rosee5:27
- A5Giovanna D'Arco: Prologue: O Ben S'Addice Questo Torbido Cielo4:17
- B1Otello: Act IV: Salce, Salce (Willow Song); Ave Maria15:03
- B2Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Morrò, Ma Prima In Grazia4:30
- B3Simon Boccanegra: Act I: Come In Quest'ora Bruna4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Verdi Arias are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Great Verdi Arias are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1977.
When was Great Verdi Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LSC 2685.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Verdi Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC 2685, LM-2685, LSC-2685) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Verdi Arias 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.