France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Minivox MV 236
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
M 3 238052
M 3 238053
Georges BizetCarmen (Abridged)
Vinyl pressings
Carmen (Abridged)
by Georges Bizet · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Carmen (Abridged) was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 (Abridged)
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Minivox MV 236First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Music For Pleasure MFP 6059LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Marfer M. 050-263-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Plaisir Du Classique 2M055-16-365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Plaisir Du Classique CFP 4M036-16365 / Classics For Pleasure 4M 036-16365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Sovisa SLP. 30. 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Schallplattengilde Gutenberg AGL 1078LP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Schallplattengilde Gutenberg AGL 1078LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 518.210LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 515.170LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX PL 15.170LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Carmen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen (Abridged) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carmen (Abridged) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.
When was Carmen (Abridged) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France. One of them is Minivox MV 236.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen (Abridged) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MV 236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 3 238052 and M 3 238053. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carmen (Abridged) 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.
