Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191
- Format
- LP, Mono
Georges BizetCarmen (Opernquerschnitt In Deutscher Sprache)
Vinyl pressings
Carmen (Opernquerschnitt In Deutscher Sprache)
by Georges Bizet · 1959
20 pressings2 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19191Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
19191 A Made in Germany 19191² A C9 BRunout side A stamped
19191 B Made in Germany 19191² B C9 CRunout side B stamped
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136032 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
136 032 A 136032A KF9 Made in GermanyStamped runout A side
136 032⁴ B 136032B QF9 Made in GermanyStamped runout B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19191 / Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136032 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136032 SLPEMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 032LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 032LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlas Record 95 028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 297LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Karussell Klassik 413 225-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlas Record 85 028LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 19191LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Carmen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1966.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 191.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPEM 19 191, LPEM 19191, 136032 SLPEM) 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 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.
