German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1973- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 26 373
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8 26 373 - 1A H73 W NTSide A runout
8 26 373 - 2A H73 W NTSide B runout
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1973
11 pressings2 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-29 091 QElectrola 1C 063-29 091 Q
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-29 091 QDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-29 091 Q
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 373First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-29 091 Q / Electrola 1C 063-29 091 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-29 091 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-29 091 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 373LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 373LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna 8 26 373LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 373LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 373LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 29 636-8 / Electrola 29 636-8LP, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 061-29 091 Q / Electrola 1C 061-29 091 QLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 12 9091 1 / EMI Electrola 061 12 9091 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Carmen (Opernquerschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in German Democratic Republic (GDR), Germany. One of them is ETERNA 8 26 373.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 26 373, 1C 063-29 091 Q) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 26 373 - 1A H73 W NT and 8 26 373 - 2A H73 W NT. 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.
