USSR
1973- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия СМ 03905-10
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Giacomo PucciniЧио-Чио-Сан, Опера
Vinyl pressings
Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера
by Giacomo Puccini · 1973
12 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
USSR
1973- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия СМ 03905-10
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 03905-10First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 03905-10First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 03905-10(a)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 СМ 03905—10(а)LP, Repress, Box Set | LP, Repress, Box Set |
| 1977 | Italy | Melodiya / La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165 - 98994/96Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Reissue, LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ-03905Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 03905-10LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 03905-10(a)LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия СМ 03905-10LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 03905-10LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 03905-10(a)LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 СМ 03905-10LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера в 2-х Действиях
- I Действие
- II Действие
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия СМ 03905-10.
How do I tell if my copy of Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use СМ 03905-10) 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 Чио-Чио-Сан, Опера 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.
