Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 136 404
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Giacomo PucciniLa Boheme
Vinyl pressings
La Boheme
by Giacomo Puccini · 1961
20 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
La Boheme was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Boheme
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 404Deutsche Grammophon 19 404
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 G1 -/SL A1 (A1 = tilted 90° left, each) 19404 ARunout side A
1 G1 -/SL B (B = tilted 90° left) 19404 BRunout side B
Made in GermanyRunout both sides
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 136 404First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 404 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 404First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 404LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 262LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 062LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 95 035LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 404LP | LP |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 262LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 262LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 262LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 262LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 262LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 262LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 262LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 404LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535427LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 95 035LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 427LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- La Boheme (Querschnitt In Deutscher Sprache)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Boheme are there?
20 vinyl pressings of La Boheme are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was La Boheme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 136 404.
How do I tell if my copy of La Boheme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLPM 136 404, LPEM 19 404) 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 Boheme 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.
