UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 2300
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX 9034 21 M6 246865Side A
XLX 9035 21B M6 247125Side B
Giacomo PucciniTosca (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Tosca (Highlights)
by Giacomo Puccini · 1965
26 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Tosca (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 (Highlights)
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2300First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2300LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Angel Records 36326 / Angel Records S. 36326LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2300 / His Master's Voice ASD.2300LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Angel Records S 36326 / Angel Records 36326LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 061 - 00316LP | LP |
| 1974 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 069-00316 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-00316LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records 36326LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records S 36326 / Angel Records 36326LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown17 pressings
All 17 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- Tosca (Highlights)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tosca (Highlights) are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Tosca (Highlights) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was Tosca (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 2300.
How do I tell if my copy of Tosca (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 2300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX 9034 21 M6 246865 and XLX 9035 21B M6 247125. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tosca (Highlights) 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.
