UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca D11D 3
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14386-4GSide 1
ZAL-14387-1GSide 2
ZAL-14388-1GSide 3
ZAL-14389-7GSide 4
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1976
15 pressings9 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA-13115London Records OSA13115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Europe
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca D11D 3Decca 11D1/3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14386A-Side label
ZAL 14387B-Side label
ZAL 14388C-Side label
ZAL 14389D-Side label
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7451Decca 7452
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Hungary
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hungaroton SLPXL 31317-19
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Scandinavia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca D11D 3
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
D 11 D 3 1Side 1
D 11 D 3 2Side 2
D 11 D 3 3Side 3
D 11 D 3 4Side 4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Europe | Decca D11D 3 / Decca 11D1/3First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | France | Decca 7451 / Decca 7452First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 31317-19First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Decca D11D 3First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1976 | UK | Decca D11D 3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | US | London Records OSA-13115LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1976 | US | London Records OSA-13115 / London Records OSA13115First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca D 11 D 1/3LP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.35312LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.35312LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.35312 FKLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | US | London Records OSA 13115LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 3-530Box Set, Album, Numbered, Stereo, LP · Numbered | Box Set, Album, Numbered, Stereo, LP · Numbered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca D11D 3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | London Records L69C-1228/30LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- APrelude - Act 1 (Beginning); "Sur La Place, Chacun Passe"25:54
- BAct 1 (Conclusion); "Carmen! Sur Tes Pas Nous Nous Pressons Tous!"27:00
- CEntr'acte - Act 2 (Beginning); "Les Tringles Des Sistres Tintaient"23:54
- D1Act 2 (Conclusion); "Enfin Te Voilà!"20:25
- D2Entr'acte - Act 3, Scene 1 (Beginning); "Ecoute, Ecoute, Compagnon, Ecoute!"8:37
- EAct 3, Scene 1 (Conclusion); "Mêlons! Mêlons! Coupons! Coupons!"31:50
- FEntr'acte - Act 3, Scene 2, "A Deux Cuartos!"22:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1984.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Decca D11D 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D11D 3, OSA-13115, 7451, SLPXL 31317-19) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-14386-4G and ZAL-14387-1G. 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.
