France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2204
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
xPartx 47.013Side A label
xPartx 47.014Side B label
Gioacchino RossiniRossini Famous Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Rossini Famous Overtures
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Rossini Famous Overtures 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 Rossini Famous Overtures
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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Concert Hall AM 2204LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Prestige De La Musique SR-9638LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2204 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2204LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2204 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2204LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Die Meisterwerke Der Musik SA-9638LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2204 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2204LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | The Musical Society Ltd. MMS 2204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2204 PA / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2204LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1La Scala Di Seta
- A2Semiramide
- A3La Cenerentola
- B1Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
- B2L'Italiana In Algeri
- B3Il Signor Bruschino
- B4Tancredi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rossini Famous Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rossini Famous Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Rossini Famous Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 2204.
How do I tell if my copy of Rossini Famous Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMS 2204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, xPartx 47.013 and xPartx 47.014. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rossini Famous Overtures 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.
