Italy
1957- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 7ERQ 186
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
7TBA 32-1NRunout area side A
7TBA 33-1NRunout area side B
Beniamino GigliOperatic Arias
Vinyl pressings
Operatic Arias
by Beniamino Gigli · 1957
15 pressings6 countriesOperaClassical
Operatic Arias 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 Operatic Arias
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7ERQ 186First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 1.2997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E-RQ 186 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 1867", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E-RQ 186 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 1867", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E-RQ 186 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 1867", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 186 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E - RQ 1867", EP | 7", EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E-RQ 186 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 1867", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Ireland | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7ERM.5081 / His Master's Voice 7ERM 50817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50817", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Che `Gelida Manina "La Bohème" (Act 1)
- A2E Lucevan Le Stelle "Tosca" (Act 3)
- B1Salve, Dimora, Casta È Pura "Faust" (Act 3)
- B2La Donna E Mobile "Rigoletto" (Act 3)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Operatic Arias are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Operatic Arias are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1960.
When was Operatic Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Italy. One of them is La Voce Del Padrone 7ERQ 186.
How do I tell if my copy of Operatic Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7ERQ 186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TBA 32-1N and 7TBA 33-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Operatic 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.