France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083
- Format
- Box Set, LP
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 38 532
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 962 = 4 S1 320 0 1Side A runout stamped, last "0" is rotated 90˚
2563 962 2 S 2 320 1 0Side B runout stamped, last "0" is rotated 90˚
2563 962 = 2 S 3 320 AN 1Side C runout stamped, "AN" is rotated 90˚
2563 962 S 4 = 5 320 Z 1Side D runout stamped, Z" is rotated 90˚
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083
- Format
- LP, Box Set
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 38 532First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 38 532 9LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083First yearBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192Box Set, Club Edition, LP · Club edition | Box Set, Club Edition, LP · Club edition |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 27 40 192 / Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 12230-32 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083LP | LP |
| 1984 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1984 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 192Box Set, LP, Reissue | Box Set, LP, Reissue |
| 1984 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon SEL-RG 728(2740 192)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Prélude
- A2Acte 1, No. 1 - 4
- BActe 1, No. 5 - 10
- C1Entr'acte
- C2Acte 2, No. 11 - 14, No. 15 (1)
- D1Acte 2, No. 15 (2) - 17
- D2Entr'acte
- D3Acte 3 - 1er Tableau, No. 18
- EActe 3 - 1er Tableau, No. 19 -23
- F1Entr'acte
- F2Acte 3 - 2me Tableau, No. 24 - 26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, UK, Austria, Europe and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2709 083.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2709 083, 38 532, 2740 192) 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.
