UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534Deutsche Grammophon 2530534
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Georges BizetCarmen (Operatic Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Carmen (Operatic Highlights)
by Georges Bizet · 1975
11 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Carmen (Operatic Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 (Operatic Highlights)
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon GmbH CD4 VP 335/36LP, Test Pressing, Quadraphonic · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Quadraphonic · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530534First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 412 837-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 420.453-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530534LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530534LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 021LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 021LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 412 824-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Carmen (Highlights)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen (Operatic Highlights) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carmen (Operatic Highlights) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Carmen (Operatic Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 534.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen (Operatic Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 534) 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 (Operatic 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.
