Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5155-57
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Gaetano DonizettiL'Elisir D'Amore
Vinyl pressings
L'Elisir D'Amore
by Gaetano Donizetti · 1955
15 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
L'Elisir D'Amore was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 L'Elisir D'Amore
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Decca LXT 5155-57First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1956 | Spain | Decca LXT 5155/7LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records XLLA 38LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 5155-6-7LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1959 | US | London Records A 4321LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Spain | Decca LXT 5155/57LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 566-7LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds GOS 566-7LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Richmond DRS 63524 / Richmond Opera Treasury Series DRS 63524LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records SRS63524LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Decca 424 665-1 / Istituto Geografico De Agostini 424 665-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35217LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca SDAX 195036/37LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1311 / London Records OSA-1311LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1311LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- L'Elisir D'Amore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Elisir D'Amore are there?
15 vinyl pressings of L'Elisir D'Amore are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1990.
When was L'Elisir D'Amore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany. One of them is Decca LXT 5155-57.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Elisir D'Amore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5155-57) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Elisir D'Amore 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.
