Italy
October 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
CKBY 18732Label Side A
CKBY 18733Label Side B
CKBY 18734Label Side C
CKBY 18735Label Side C
Giacomo PucciniTosca
Vinyl pressings
Tosca
by Giacomo Puccini · 1973
14 pressings6 countriesOperaClassical
Tosca was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Tosca
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARL2 0105A 4 A1FSide A Runout
ARL2 0105B 4 A 1FSide B Runout
ARL2 0105C 7 A1ESide C Runout
ARL2 0105d 6 A2 ASide D Runout
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL 2-0105
- Format
- LP, 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Red Seal ARL 2-0105First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Red Seal 38 281 2LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Gold Seal GL 20105 (2)LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 20105 (2)LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA ARL2-0105LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA VLS 45478 (2)LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Atto I (Parte Prima)
- B1Atto I (Conclusione)
- B2Atto II (Parte Prima)
- C1Atto II (Conclusione)
- D1Atto III
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tosca are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tosca are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Tosca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is RCA Red Seal ARL2-0105, released October 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Tosca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARL2-0105, ARL 2-0105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CKBY 18732 and CKBY 18733. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tosca 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.
