Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121
- Format
- LP
Giacomo PucciniTosca
Vinyl pressings
Tosca
by Giacomo Puccini · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Tosca was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121Deutsche Grammophon 2531 247
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2531 247 S1 320 E 1Runout side A
2531 247 S2 320 5 ERunout side B
2531 248 S3 320 O 1Runout side C
2531 248 S4 320 C 1Runout side D
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2531 247 S1 = 6 320Side A
2531 247 S2 = 3 320Side B
2531 248 S3 = 3 320Side C
2531 248 S4 = 2 320Side D
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2531 247 S1 320
2531 247 S2 320
2531 248 S3 320
2531 248 S4 320
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2531 247 S 1 320 1 CRunout side A, stamped
2531 247 S2 320 5 CRunout side B, stamped
2531 248 S 3 320 L 5Runout side C, stamped
2531 248 S 4 320 5 IRunout side D, stamped
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1980 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 247First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1980 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1981 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1985 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 773-774LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna 8 27 773-774LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 26 259-2LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Tosca
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tosca are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tosca are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1980 and 1985.
When was Tosca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, Austria, Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2707 121.
How do I tell if my copy of Tosca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2707 121) 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 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.
