France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips L 02.080 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
Gioacchino RossiniRoberto Benzi Dirige Rossini
Vinyl pressings
Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini 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 Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini
2 pressings 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835.076 AYPhilips 835 076 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Philips L 02.080 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Philips 835.076 AY / Philips 835 076 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 50386 / Mercury MG50386LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR90386 / Mercury Living Presence SR90386LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR90386 / Mercury Living Presence SR90386LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR90386 / Mercury Living Presence SR90386LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Philips A 02080 LLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 111LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 835.076 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 076 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR90386 / Mercury Living Presence SR90386LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Le Barbier De Séville
- L'Échelle De Soie
- Guillaume Tell
- La Boutique Fantasque, Ballet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Philips L 02.080 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 02.080 L, 835.076 AY) 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 Roberto Benzi Dirige Rossini 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.
