US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371RCA Red Seal JF 10069
- Format
- LP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, Stereo, Box Set
Giacomo PucciniLa Bohème
Vinyl pressings
La Bohème
by Giacomo Puccini · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassicalStage & Screen
La Bohème was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371
- Format
- LP, Stereo · 2 x Vinyl
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARD2-0371
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Box Set
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371RCA Red Seal JF 10069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL2 0371-A-7E A1E 'W'Runout side A
ARL2 0371-B-7E A1Q 'W'Runout side B
ARL2-0371-C-2E A2ABRunout side C
ARL2-0371-D-2E A1ADRunout side D
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2 0371RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL2-0371-A-3E A1CA Side
ARL2 0371 B 3EB Side
ARL 2-0371-C-1E A2C Side
ARL 2-0371-D-1E A2BD Side
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA RL 42526
- Format
- LP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | RCA RL 42526First yearLP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Italy | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371 / RCA Red Seal JF 10069First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Red Seal ARL2 0371 / RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371 / RCA Red Seal JF 10069First yearLP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Sampler, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | RCA Red Seal ARD2-0371First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic, Box Set | LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | RCA VLS 45760 (2)LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1984 | Italy | Rca VLS 45760LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Red Seal ARL2 0371 / RCA Red Seal ARL2 0371 (2)LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371 / RCA Red Seal JF 10069LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Act I (Part 1)
- B1Act I (Concluded)
- B2Act II
- C1Act III
- D1Act IV
- Untitled (Bonus Sampler Vocal Release)
- E1Pagliacci: Qual Fiamma Avea Nel Guardo!
- E2Simon Boccanegra: Vieni A Mirar
- E3Hansel And Gretel: Prayer
- F1Beim Schlafengehen
- F2Amazing Grace
- F3There Are Fairies At The Bottom Of The Garden
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bohème are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Bohème are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was La Bohème first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, France, Italy. One of them is RCA Red Seal ARL2-0371.
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 ARL2-0371, ARD2-0371, ARL2 0371, RL 42526) 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.
