UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SAN 180-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YBA 9084-5 GSide 1
2YBA 9085-2G GSide 2
2YBA 9086-3 ASide 3
2YBA 9087-2G GSide 4
Gaetano DonizettiL'Elisir D'Amore
Vinyl pressings
L'Elisir D'Amore
by Gaetano Donizetti · 1967
11 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
L'Elisir D'Amore was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 1967, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice SAN 180-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S-4661 / World Record Club S-4662LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1971 | Argentina | Discos Angel SAN·180/1LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-4661 / World Record Club S-4662LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S-4661 / World Record Club S-4662LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00492 / World Record Club R-00493LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Angel Records AVB-34026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-00066/7Box Set, LP, Album | Box Set, LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1J 165-00.066/67LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records SBL-3701 / Angel Records BL-3701LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records BL-3701 / Angel Records SBL-3701LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- L'Elisir D'Amore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Elisir D'Amore are there?
11 vinyl pressings of L'Elisir D'Amore are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1985.
When was L'Elisir D'Amore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice SAN 180-1.
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 SAN 180-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YBA 9084-5 G and 2YBA 9085-2G G. 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.
