UK
September 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 529His Master's Voice ASD. 529
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 1st label
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.760Label - side A, in parentheses
2YEA.761Label - side B, in parentheses
Franco CorelliItalian Operatic Arias
Vinyl pressings
Italian Operatic Arias
by Franco Corelli · 1963
23 pressings9 countriesOperaClassical
Italian Operatic 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 Italian Operatic Arias
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1978
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA-X-2287-D1#2 <IAM>Runout side A complete
2XEA-X-2288-D1 <IAM>Runout side B complete
New Zealand
September 6, 1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASDM529
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA. 761
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA-X-2287-D1 <IAM>Runout side A complete
2XEA-X-2288-D2 <IAM>Runout side B complete
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Angel Records 35918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Angel Records 35918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1978First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 35918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 35918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice ASDM529First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 529 / His Master's Voice ASD. 529First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Brazil | Angel Records 3CBX 396LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Angel Records 35918LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 53 1002151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître CVA 779LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 779LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-00 215LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 063-00215 / EMI Electrola 1C 063-00 215LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 80836LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QALP 10346LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 1002151LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone ASDQ 5319LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3 C065-00215LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Seraphim EAC-40156LP | LP |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35918 / Angel Records S. 35918LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S-35918 / Angel Records 35918LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35918 / Angel Records S. 35918LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Colpito Qui M'avete
- A2Favorita Del Re!
- A3Recondita Armonia
- A4A Te, O Cara Amor Talora
- A5Donna Non Vidi Mai!
- A6L'Anima Ho Stanca
- B1Nessun Dorma
- B2Non Lungi Dalle Torri
- B3Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
- B4E Lucevan Le Stelle
- B5Cielo E Mar!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italian Operatic Arias are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Italian Operatic Arias are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1984.
When was Italian Operatic Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, New Zealand, Canada. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 529, released September 6, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Italian Operatic Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 529, ALP 1978, 35918, ASDM529) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA.760 and 2YEA.761. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Italian 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.