US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Georges BizetCarmen For Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
Carmen For Orchestra
by Georges Bizet · 1960
12 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Carmen For Orchestra 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 For Orchestra
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2437RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY1013-1S I A1Runout A
L2 RY1014-1S I A1Runout B
L2RY-1013Label A
L2RY-1014Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2437
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2 RP1011-4S HRunout A
L2 RP1012-2S HRunout B
L2RP-1011Label A
L2RP-1012Label B
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1445
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1445First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | RCA RSL 3619 / RCA Red Seal RSL 3619First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2437 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2437First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2437LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1445LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | Camden Classics Victrola CCV 5008 / RCA CCV 5008LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA Victrola VL84473 / RCA VL84473LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Victor Red Seal SHP 2081 / Victor Red Seal SHP-2081LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACarmen For Orchestra (Part 1)21:19
- BCarmen For Orchestra (Concluded)23:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen For Orchestra are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carmen For Orchestra are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1975.
When was Carmen For Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2437.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen For Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2437, LSC-2437, VICS-1445, LSC 2437) 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 For Orchestra 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.
