Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18764/65 LPM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Giacomo PucciniLa Bohème
Vinyl pressings
La Bohème
by Giacomo Puccini · 1962
10 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Bohème was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138764 SLPMDeutsche Grammophon 138765 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18764/65 LPMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 138764 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 138765 SLPMFirst yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2727 001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 086LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Deutsche Grammophon 138764 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 138765 SLPMLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2705 038LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 086LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2705 038LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 419 117-1LP, Box Set, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Box Set, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon DG 18764/65LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- La Bohème
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bohème are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Bohème are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.
When was La Bohème first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, US. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18764/65 LPM.
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 18764/65 LPM, 138764 SLPM) 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.
