Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 403
- Format
- LP, Mono
Giacomo PucciniTosca (Opernquerschnitt)
Vinyl pressings
Tosca (Opernquerschnitt)
by Giacomo Puccini · 1961
12 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Tosca (Opernquerschnitt) was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 (Opernquerschnitt)
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 403First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 058LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 255LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 255LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 255LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 255LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 255LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 394LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 394LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 403LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 403LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 19 403 / Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 403LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Tosca (Opernquerschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tosca (Opernquerschnitt) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tosca (Opernquerschnitt) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1980.
When was Tosca (Opernquerschnitt) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 403.
How do I tell if my copy of Tosca (Opernquerschnitt) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPEM 19 403) 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 (Opernquerschnitt) 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.
