Czechoslovakia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon SUA ST 50017/19
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Bedřich SmetanaThe Bartered Bride
Vinyl pressings
The Bartered Bride
by Bedřich Smetana · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
The Bartered Bride was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Bartered Bride
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Czechoslovakia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Artia Recording Corporation Alpo (S) - 82 C/L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50017/19First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1961 | Czechoslovakia | Artia Recording Corporation Alpo (S) - 82 C/LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50397/99LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1963 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10397 / Supraphon SUA 10398LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50397 / Supraphon SUA ST 50398LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10397/8/9LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1969 | Switzerland | Supraphon 50 397-399LP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10397/9 / Supraphon 50 397/9LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Valois CMB 21LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Supraphon 80 383 XRLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- The Bartered Bride (Comic Opera In 3 Acts)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bartered Bride are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Bartered Bride are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was The Bartered Bride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon SUA ST 50017/19.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bartered Bride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUA ST 50017/19, Alpo (S) - 82 C/L) 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 The Bartered Bride 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.
