France
September 12, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835.057 AYPhilips 835 057 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Georges BizetCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Georges Bizet · 1960
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticOperaClassicalStage & Screen
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips L 02.053 L
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 02053 1L D2 380 [?]Runout side A Variant 1
PHI AA 02053 2L D3 380 [?] [?]Runout side B Variant 1
PHI AA 02053 1L D2 380 &18 [?]Runout side A Variant 2
PHI AA 02053 2L D4 380 &C4 [?]Runout side B Variant 2
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835.057 AYPhilips 835 057 AY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 835037 1Y D5 380 PHI MADE IN HOLLAND[hand etched]Runout side A, stamped
PHI AA 835057 2Y D6 380 111 MADE IN HOLLAND[hand etched]Runout side B, stamped
AA 835 057 1YCenter label A
AA 835 057 2YCenter label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips GL 5648Philips G 03095 L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
03095 ▽ 1L ▽ 1//420 V 2Stamped run-out side A
03095 ▽ 2L ▽ 1//420 V 2 3Stamped run-out side B
03095 1LLabel matrix side A
03095 2LLabel matrix side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips L 02.053 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 835.057 AY / Philips 835 057 AYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Philips GL 5648 / Philips G 03095 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | France | Philips 835.057 AY / Philips 835 057 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GLS 51LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 835.057 LYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 206LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 206LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 206LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 206LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Carmen (Sélection)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in France, UK. One of them is Philips 835.057 AY, released September 12, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 835.057 AY, L 02.053 L, GL 5648) 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.
