US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS6089
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4326-1DRunout side A
ZAL-4327-2ERunout side B
ZAL.4326Labels side A
ZAL.4327Label side B
Gioacchino RossiniRossini Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Rossini Overtures
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1959
13 pressings6 countriesClassical
Rossini Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | London Records CS6089First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5556 / Decca LXTM.5556LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | South Africa | Decca LXT 5556LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 5556 / Decca LXT.5556LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | London Records CM 9257 / London Records CM.9257LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2182 / Decca SXL.2182LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records STS 15030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-101LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1William Tell
- A2Cinderella
- B1Semiramide
- B2The Thieving Magpie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rossini Overtures are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rossini Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1979.
When was Rossini Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is London Records CS6089.
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 CS6089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-4326-1D and ZAL-4327-2E. 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.
