UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2615Decca LXT.2615
- Format
- LP, Mono
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1951
13 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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
2 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLPA 6
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Decca LXT 2615 / Decca LXT.2615First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | London Records LLPA 6First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Spain | Decca LXT 2615 - 17LP, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records 17.530-17.532LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Richmond RS 63006LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | Musidisc CRC 35LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | France | Decca 115 092/4LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2615-17LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-162LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2615 / Decca LXT 2616LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2615 / Decca LXT 2616LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records A4304LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Richmond RS 63006LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Carmen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1951 and 1966.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in UK, US. One of them is Decca LXT 2615.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2615, LLPA 6) 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.
