US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SG-7222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SX-1-7222
SX-2-7222
Georges BizetCarmen Highlights
Vinyl pressings
Carmen Highlights
by Georges Bizet · 1960
36 pressings15 countriesClassical
Carmen Highlights 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 Highlights
4 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Capitol Records G7222
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GX1-7222-D6
GX2-7222-D3X
Stamped Scranton PA "Anvil"
Israel
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2547His Master's Voice ALP 2041
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JALP 17His Master's Voice JALP17
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 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 | Israel | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2547 / His Master's Voice ALP 2041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | South Africa | His Master's Voice JALP 17 / His Master's Voice JALP17First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records SG-7222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records G7222First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 590 / His Master's Voice ASD.590LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2041LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Angel Records 35818LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Angel Records S 35818 / Angel Records 35818LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 590LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 590 / His Master's Voice ASD.590LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records RL-32071LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | His Master's Voice ESD 7047LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 033 14197LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Sweden | His Master's Voice 1141971LP | LP |
| 1986 | Denmark | His Master's Voice DK 1141971LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown21 pressings
All 21 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- Carmen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen Highlights are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Carmen Highlights are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1960 and 1986.
When was Carmen Highlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Israel, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records SG-7222.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen Highlights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG-7222, G7222, LM 2547, JALP 17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SX-1-7222 and SX-2-7222. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carmen Highlights 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.
