France
June 8, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S1=4 320 B7Runout side A
2537 049 S2=5 320 AA2 3Runout side B
Georges BizetCarmen (Extraits)
Vinyl pressings
Carmen (Extraits)
by Georges Bizet · 1979
18 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticClassicalStage & Screen
Carmen (Extraits) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 (Extraits)
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S1=2 A/1 1C N2/320 . 1 . 5 . 2Runout Side A
2537 049 S2=5 B/1 320 . 2 . 5Runout Side B
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S 1 = 4 320 24 2 ASide A
2537 049 S 2 = 5 320 24 1.4 CSide B
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S 1 = 4 320 24 2 ARunout A
2537 049 S 2 = 5 320 24 1.4 CRunout B
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 171
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S 1Label side A
2537 049 S 2Label side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 171
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2537 049 S 1=7Runout A
2537 049 S 2=11Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 37 049First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Philips 6851 088LP | LP |
| 1981 | Portugal | Philips 68 51 088LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Philips 68 51 088LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 37 049LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1988 | Benelux | Deutsche Grammophon 413 308-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 413308-1LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 413308-1LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Carmen (Extraits)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen (Extraits) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Carmen (Extraits) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1988.
When was Carmen (Extraits) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Austria, Europe and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2537 049, released June 8, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen (Extraits) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2537 049, 2531 171, 25 37 049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2537 049 S1=4 320 B7 and 2537 049 S2=5 320 AA2 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carmen (Extraits) 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.
