US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6182
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1513Side A
URRS-1513--3S D1Side A runout, stamped
URRS-1514Side B
URRS--1514--4S A2Side B runout, stamped
Georg Friedrich HändelJulius Caesar
Vinyl pressings
Julius Caesar
by Georg Friedrich Händel · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesOperaBaroqueClassicalStage & Screen
Julius Caesar 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 Julius Caesar
7 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-3116
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XRRS 5767 3Sstamped, Side A
XRRS-5768--3Sstamped, Side B
XRRS-5767label, Side A
XRRS-5768label, Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6182
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1513Side A
URRS-1513--3S D1Side A runout, stamped
URRS-1514Side B
URRS--1514--4S A2Side B runout, stamped
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal RE-5561-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SER-5561-3
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1513-1KSide A runout, stamped
URRS-1514-1KSide B runout, stamped
URRS-1515-2KSide C runout, stamped
URRS-1516-1KSide D runout, stamped
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182
- Format
- LP, Stereo, 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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182/1-3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RE-5561-3First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor SER-5561-3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6182First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-3116First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6182First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor LSC-6182LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VL 42527 / RCA VL 42527LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Julius Caesar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Julius Caesar are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Julius Caesar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was Julius Caesar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6182.
How do I tell if my copy of Julius Caesar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-6182, LSC-3116, LM-6182, RE-5561-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, URRS-1513 and URRS-1513--3S D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Julius Caesar 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.
