UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 528-30
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11086-9GRunout side A, variant 1
ZAL-11087-7GRunout side B, variant 1
ZAL-11088-8GRunout side C, variant 1
ZAL-11089-7GRunout side D, variant 1
Gaetano DonizettiLucia Di Lammermoor
Vinyl pressings
Lucia Di Lammermoor
by Gaetano Donizetti · 1972
11 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Lucia Di Lammermoor was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Lucia Di Lammermoor
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 528-30
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 13103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11086-9GA runout stamped (variant 1)
ZAL-11087-7G 1B runout stamped (variant 1)
ZAL-11088-8GC runout stamped (variant 1)
ZAL-11089-7GD runout stamped (variant 1)
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 10391/3
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records 10391/3First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SET 528-30First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SET 528-30First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | US | London Records OSA 13103First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SET 528/30LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | World Record Club R-08103 / World Record Club R-08104LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca SET 528 / Decca SET 529LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R-08103 / World Record Club R-08104LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca SET528-30Box Set, Album, Stereo, LP | Box Set, Album, Stereo, LP |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 528-30LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 13103 / London Records 50-5632LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Lucia Di Lammermoor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucia Di Lammermoor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lucia Di Lammermoor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Lucia Di Lammermoor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Argentina. One of them is Decca SET 528-30.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucia Di Lammermoor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 528-30, OSA 13103, 10391/3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11086-9G and ZAL-11087-7G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucia Di Lammermoor 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.
