Canada
1930- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 7353
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Gioacchino RossiniLargo Al Factotum / Eri Tu
Vinyl pressings
Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1930
13 pressings5 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu was first pressed on vinyl in 1930. 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 Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu
1 pressing came out in 1930, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Canada | Victor Red Seal 7353First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1934 | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.1478Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice DB1478Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.1478Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B.1478Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola D.B.1478Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 7353Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Barbiere Di Siviglia (Barber Of Seville) (Act 1)
- Un Ballo In Maschera (The Masked Ball) (Act 3)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1930 and 1946.
When was Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1930, in Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal 7353.
How do I tell if my copy of Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7353) 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 Largo Al Factotum / Eri Tu 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.
