US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7525
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Giacomo PucciniPuccini's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Puccini's Greatest Hits
by Giacomo Puccini · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Puccini's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Puccini's Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS Harmony 30031CBS Harmony S 30031
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S 30031 AIRunout side A
S 30031 BIRunout side B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7525
- Format
- LP, Compilation
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBR 475231
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 7525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS SBR 475231First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | CBS Harmony 30031 / CBS Harmony S 30031First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS Harmony S 30031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 5563LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Columbia MS 7525LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBR 235379 (MS 7525)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | CBS Masterworks XM 7525LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7525LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Madame Butterfly
- Tosca
- La Bohème
- Gianni Schicchi
- Manon Lescaut
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puccini's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Puccini's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Puccini's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 7525.
How do I tell if my copy of Puccini's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 7525, 30031, SBR 475231) 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 Puccini's Greatest Hits 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.
