UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 280-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6475-3GSide 1
ZAL-6476-2GSide 2
ZAL-6477-1GSide 3
ZAL-6478-3GSide 4
Gaetano DonizettiDon Pasquale
Vinyl pressings
Don Pasquale
by Gaetano Donizetti · 1964
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Don Pasquale 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 Don Pasquale
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Decca SET 280-1First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Spain | Decca SXLE-SET 280-81LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | Decca MET 280-1LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records OSA-1260LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | US | London Records A-4260LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-5191 / World Record Club S-5192LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1973 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 638LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S-5191 / World Record Club S-5192LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1975 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—06275-80LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.35295 DXLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club S-5191 / World Record Club S-5192LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Don Pasquale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Pasquale are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don Pasquale are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1977.
When was Don Pasquale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Decca SET 280-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Pasquale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 280-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-6475-3G and ZAL-6476-2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don Pasquale 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.
