Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Giacomo PucciniLa Fanciulla Del West
Vinyl pressings
La Fanciulla Del West
by Giacomo Puccini · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
La Fanciulla Del West was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Fanciulla Del West
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 902 = 6 S 1 320 R 1Runout side A (last R tilted 90°)
2563 902 S 2 3 20 6 MRunout side B (last M tilted 90°)
2563 903 = 2 S 3 320 2 ZRunout side C (last Z tilted 90°)
2563 903 S 4 3 20 X A 1Runout side D (last X tilted 90°)
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078
- Format
- LP, Box Set, Album
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 902 = 7 S 1 3 20 1Side 1
2563 902 S2 = 3 3 20 1 ESide 2 ("E" on its side)
2563 903 S3 = 4 3 20 1 ESide 3 ("E" on its side)
2563 903 S4 = 3 3 20 1 DSide 4 ("D" on its side)
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078Deutsche Grammophon 2530 997
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 902 ALabel, Side A
2563 902 BLabel, Side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 997First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078First yearLP, Box Set, Album | LP, Box Set, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186 / Deutsche Grammophon 2740186LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 413 285-1 GX312", Reissue, Box Set, Album | 12", Reissue, Box Set, Album |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 078LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- La Fanciulla Del West
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Fanciulla Del West are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Fanciulla Del West are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was La Fanciulla Del West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2740 186.
How do I tell if my copy of La Fanciulla Del West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2740 186, 2709 078) 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 Fanciulla Del West 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.
