UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 910/3
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YBA 63-5 A 1Side A, Stamped
2YBA 64-2 G 1Side B, Stamped
2YBA 65-2 G 1Side C, Stamped
2YBA 66-1 G 1Side D, Stamped
Franco CorelliAndrea Chénier
Vinyl pressings
Andrea Chénier
by Franco Corelli · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Andrea Chénier was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Andrea Chénier
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice AN 128-9-30His Master's Voice RLS 910/3
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2XBA.9046Label - side A, in parentheses
2XBA.9047Label - side B, in parentheses
2XBA.9048Label - side C, in parentheses
2XBA.9049Label - side D, in parentheses
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 910/3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice AN 128-9-30 / His Master's Voice RLS 910/3First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3 C165-00024/26LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 1436533LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1986 | Europe | His Master's Voice 29 1064 3LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître SAN 128/130 FLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3 C165-00024/26LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCL 3645LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCL 3645LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records C/L 3645LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Andrea Chénier
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Andrea Chénier are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Andrea Chénier are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1986.
When was Andrea Chénier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice SLS 910/3.
How do I tell if my copy of Andrea Chénier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLS 910/3, AN 128-9-30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YBA 63-5 A 1 and 2YBA 64-2 G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Andrea Chénier 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.