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Carmen

by Georges Bizet · 1964

52 pressings16 countriesOperaRomanticClassical

Carmen 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 Carmen

15 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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

1964
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice SAN 140-2His Master's Voice SAN 140-1-2
Format
LP, Stereo, Box Set
Runout / matrix

YLX 1156-4G RSide A runout

YLX 1157-3G LSide B runout

YLX 1158-2 L 1Side C runout

YLX 1159-4G P 1Side D runout

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UK

1964
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice SDAN 143-5
Format
LP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition
Runout / matrix

YLX.1156Label - Side A

YLX.1157Label - Side B

YLX.1158Label - Side C

YLX.1159Label - Side D

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UK

1964
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice DAN 143-145His Master's Voice DAN. 143
Format
LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
Runout / matrix

XLX 1131 - 2SRunout side A

XLX 1132 - 1SRunout side B

XLX 1133 - 1SRunout side C

XLX 1134 - 1SRunout side D

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US

1964
Label and catalog number
Angel Records CLX 3650
Format
LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
Runout / matrix

XLX-X-1131-H1 IAMRunout A stamped

XLX-X-1132-J2 IAMRunout B stamped

XLX-X-1133-J2 IAMRunout C stamped

XLX-X-1134-J2 IAMRunout D stamped

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 52 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s21 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1964FranceLa Voix De Son Maître CAN 140/2First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1964FranceLa Voix De Son Maître SAN 140-2First yearLP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
1964FranceLa Voix De Son Maître AN 140/2 F / La Voix De Son Maître AN 140 FFirst yearLP, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1964GermanyElectrola SMA 91 392/94First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1964GermanyElectrola SMA 91 392/94LP, Repress, StereoLP, Repress, Stereo
1964IsraelHis Master's Voice SAN 140-1-2First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1964New ZealandWorld Record Club SZX.543LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition
1964PortugalHis Master's Voice 1000343First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, StereoLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
1964UKHis Master's Voice AN 140-1-2First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1964UKHis Master's Voice SAN 140-2 / His Master's Voice SAN 140-1-2First yearLP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
1964UKHis Master's Voice SDAN 143-5First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Special EditionLP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition
1964UKHis Master's Voice DAN 143-145 / His Master's Voice DAN. 143First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1964UKHis Master's Voice AN 140-2 / His Master's Voice AN 140-1-2First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1964USAngel Records CLX 3650First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1964USAngel Records SCLX 3650 / Angel Records SCLX-3650First yearLP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
All 21 pressings from the 1960s
1970s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973SpainLa Voz De Su Amo 1 J 165-00034/6LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, AlbumLP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Album
1975ArgentinaAngel Records 140/42LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
1975ArgentinaAngel Records 10242/43/44LP, Album, Box SetLP, Album, Box Set
1975YugoslaviaJugoton LPHMV-V-267/68/69 / His Master's Voice LPHMV-V-267/68/69LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box SetLP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set
1976FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 167 - 00034/6LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1976AustraliaWorld Record Club R-00315 / World Record Club R-00316LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club editionLP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition
1978SwitzerlandEx Libris EL 16 045LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
1980s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-00034/6LP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
1985YugoslaviaJugoton LPHMV-V-267/68/69 / His Master's Voice LPHMV-V-267/68/69LP, Reissue, Box SetLP, Reissue, Box Set
1986GermanyHis Master's Voice 153 EX 29 0880 3 / EMI 153 EX 29 0880 3Box Set, LP, RemasteredBox Set, LP, Remastered
1986GermanyHis Master's Voice 10 0034 3 / His Master's Voice 1 C 153 10 0034 3LP, Album, Box SetLP, Album, Box Set
1986GermanyHis Master's Voice 26-651-1LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1986USAngel Records AVB-34061LP, Album, Box Set, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Box Set, Reissue, Remastered
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2014UK & EuropeWarner Classics 0825646242948LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Remastered, StereoLP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Remastered, Stereo
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2023GermanyWarner Classics 5054197464324 / Parlophone 5054197464324LP, StereoLP, Stereo
Year unknown16 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaAngel Records CLX 3650LP, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono
?CanadaAngel Records CLX 3650LP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2 C 167-00034/6 / La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 167-00034 / 6LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box SetLP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set
?GermanyDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 165-00 034/36 / His Master's Voice 1C 165-00 034/36LP, Box SetLP, Box Set
?GermanyHis Master's Voice 1C 153-00 034/36LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?GermanyEMI Electrola 1C 165-00 034/36 / His Master's Voice 1C 165-00 034/36LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
?GermanyEMI 1C 153-00 034 - 36 / His Master's Voice 1C 153-00 034 - 36LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?GermanyElectrola SMA 91 392/94LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?JapanAngel Records AA-9430-CLP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
?JapanAngel Records AA-9071-CLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Special EditionLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition
?UKHis Master's Voice SLS 913 / His Master's Voice 1E 165 ○ 00034-6LP, Reissue, Repress, StereoLP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
?UKHis Master's Voice SAN 140-2LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, StereoLP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo
?USAngel Records SCLX 3650LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
?USAngel Records SCLX-3650LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
?USAngel Records SCLX-3650 / Angel Records SCLX 3650LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
All 16 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. Carmen

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?

52 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1964 and 2023.

When was Carmen first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is His Master's Voice AN 140-1-2.

How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AN 140-1-2, SAN 140-2, SDAN 143-5, DAN 143-145) 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 Carmen 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.

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