UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Diamonds SDD 392Ace Of Diamonds SDD.392
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 11945 4GRunout A
ZAL 11946 2GRunout B
Gioacchino RossiniRossini Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Rossini Overtures
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1973
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticOvertureOperaOrchestra
Rossini Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Overtures
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 countries. 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPL 3084
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11945-7Vstamped
ZAL-11946-7V 1
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Diamonds SDDA-392
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 116.392Ace Of Diamonds 116.392 B
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 11945 I1Runout A
ZAL 11946 L1Runout B
ZAL 11.945Label A
ZAL 11.946Label A
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPAI 538
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Ace Of Diamonds SDDA-392First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Decca 116.392 / Ace Of Diamonds 116.392 BFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca SPAI 538First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 392 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD.392First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SPL 3084First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | London Records STS 15307LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Decca SPA 538LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Decca Viva! VIV 52LP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Decca Viva! VIV 52LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Viva VIV 52LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Guillaume Tell = William Tell12:24
- A2La Gazza Ladra = The Thieving Magpie9:34
- A3Il Signor Bruscchino4:41
- B1Le Siege De Corinthe = The Siege Of Corinth10:11
- B2Il Barbiere Di Siviglia = The Barber Of Seville7:17
- B3La Scala Di Seta = The Silken Ladder6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rossini Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rossini Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was Rossini Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Australia, France, Italy. One of them is Ace Of Diamonds SDD 392.
How do I tell if my copy of Rossini Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SDD 392, SPL 3084, SDDA-392, 116.392) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 11945 4G and ZAL 11946 2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rossini 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.
