US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic 4 SC 6035Epic SC 6035
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set, Mono
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1961
13 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 1961, 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2184
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
MMS 2184-1 Face 1 xPartx 46.404side A
MMS 2184-1 Face 2 xPartx 46.405side B
MMS 2184-2 Face 1 xPartx 46.406side C
MMS 2184-2 Face 2 xPartx 46.407side D
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2184First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1961 | US | Epic 4 SC 6035 / Epic SC 6035First yearLP, Album, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Concert Hall GM-2184LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | UK | Concert Hall SMSG-2184LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic SC 6035LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2184 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2184LP | LP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2184 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2184LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2184LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2184 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2184LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Israel | המועדון המוסיקלי M-2184 / המועדון המוסיקלי MMS-2184LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall M-2184 / Concert Hall MMS-2184LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2184LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic 5 BSC 106LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude
- A2Act 1 (Beginning)
- B1Act 1 (Conclusion)
- C1Entr'Acte
- C2Act II (Beginning)
- D1Act II (Conclusion)
- D2Entr'Acte
- D3Act III (Beginning)
- E1Act III (Conclusion)
- F1Entr'Acte
- F2Act IV
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, France. One of them is Epic 4 SC 6035.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4 SC 6035, MMS 2184) 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.
