Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Notabene Records NBLP 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 104 A PD-CR AD 860110Etched runout side 1
NBLP 104 B PD-CR AD 860110Etched runout side 2
Dollie de LuxeRock Vs. Opera
Vinyl pressings
Rock Vs. Opera
by Dollie De Luxe · 1985
13 pressings10 countriesEuropopElectronicPop
Rock Vs. Opera was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Rock Vs. Opera
4 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Notabene Records NBLP 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 104 A 11 P 85 H IFinsen.Runout A-side
NBLP 104 B 11 P 85 H IFinsen.Runout B-side
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 66299Notabene Records 66299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Turkey
1985- Label and catalog number
- Balet NBLP 104
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Notabene Records NBLP 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Notabene Records NBLP 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 66299 / Notabene Records 66299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Turkey | Balet NBLP 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14781/9LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Carrere 308.7106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP 9131 / A&M Records SP-9131LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Three Eggs 6011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Three Eggs 6011LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Carrere CAR 72704LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Spartan Records SPLP 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa ALI-28027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa ALI-28027LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Carmen / Gimme Some Lovin'4:20
- A2Vilja / Whatever You Want3:33
- The Waltz Arias
- A4Caro Nome / Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll4:06
- A5Queen Of The Night / Satisfaction2:47
- The Magic Flute (Beatles Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Vs. Opera are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rock Vs. Opera are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Rock Vs. Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, France, Turkey. One of them is Notabene Records NBLP 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Vs. Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 104, 66299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP 104 A PD-CR AD 860110 and NBLP 104 B PD-CR AD 860110. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Vs. Opera 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.
