Italy
1952- Label and catalog number
- Cetra 1237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Box
Giacomo PucciniLa Bohème
Vinyl pressings
La Bohème
by Giacomo Puccini · 1952
13 pressings6 countriesOperaClassical
La Bohème was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 La Bohème
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1952- Label and catalog number
- Cetra 1237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Box
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Cetra 1237
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Box
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Cetra OLPC 1237LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1952 | Italy | Cetra 1237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Italy | Cetra 1237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Cetra 1237First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Cetra LPC 1237LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Spain | Cetra CO-3012 / SAEF CO-3012LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Cetra Everest S-402/2LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Fonit Cetra S.p.A.12" | 12" |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vogue DP. 43LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Cetra LPS 3237LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Clave CCL-103/4LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Cetra OLPC 1237LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | US | Cetra Everest 402/2LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Atto 1° - Parte Prima
- B1Atto 4°
- C1Atto 1° - Parte Seconda
- C2Atto 2°
- D1Atto 3°
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bohème are there?
13 vinyl pressings of La Bohème are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1951 and 1979.
When was La Bohème first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Italy, US. One of them is Cetra 1237.
How do I tell if my copy of La Bohème is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1237) 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 La Bohème 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.
