UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1022 / ALP 1023 / ALP 1024His Master's Voice ALP.1022
- Format
- LP, Mono · Auto Coupled
Gioacchino RossiniIl Barbiere Di Siviglia
Vinyl pressings
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1952
14 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1022 / ALP 1023 / ALP 1024 / His Master's Voice ALP.1022First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor WDM 6104Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP · Colored vinyl | Box Set, 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP · Colored vinyl |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | World Record Club TE-255 / World Record Club TE-256LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club TE-255 / World Record Club TE-256LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Sêlo Vermelho LM 6104 / RCA Victor Sêlo Vermelho LM-6104LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 194/196LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QALP 10001/02/03Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice JALP 1024LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice JALP 1022 / JALP 1023 / JALP 1024 / His Master's Voice JALP.1022LP | LP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1022 / ALP 1023 / ALP 1024 / His Master's Voice ALP.1022LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1024 / His Master's Voice ALP.1024LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM 6104Box Set, LP, Album | Box Set, LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM 6104LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Uruguay | Angel Records UAL 11942-44LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- AAct 1 (Part 1)
- BAct 1 (Part 2)
- CAct 1 (Part 3)
- DAct 1 (Conclusion)
- EAct 2 (Part 1)
- FAct 2 (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Barbiere Di Siviglia are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Il Barbiere Di Siviglia are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1963.
When was Il Barbiere Di Siviglia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1022 / ALP 1023 / ALP 1024.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Barbiere Di Siviglia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1022 / ALP 1023 / ALP 1024) 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 Il Barbiere Di Siviglia 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.
