UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 981His Master's Voice 0C 163 ○ 02571-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 5203-1Side A, stamped
2YEA 5204-1Side B, stamped
2YEA 5205-1Side C, stamped
2YEA 5206-1Side D, stamped
Gioacchino RossiniThe Siege Of Corinth
Vinyl pressings
The Siege Of Corinth
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
The Siege Of Corinth was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Siege Of Corinth
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SCLX-3819
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37078-H5#2etched, Side A
S-1-37079-F3etched, Side B
S-1-37080-F4#2etched, Side C
S-2-37080-F1#2etched, Side D
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 10276/8
- Format
- LP
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Angel Records 10276/8First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-02571-3First yearBox Set, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 195-02 571/73 / EMI Electrola 1C 195-02 571/73First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-02571/73First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 165-02571/73First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 981 / His Master's Voice 0C 163 ○ 02571-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records SCLX-3819First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1025713LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- The Siege Of Corinth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Siege Of Corinth are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Siege Of Corinth are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was The Siege Of Corinth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Argentina, France and more. One of them is His Master's Voice SLS 981.
How do I tell if my copy of The Siege Of Corinth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLS 981, SCLX-3819, 10276/8, 2C 167-02571-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 5203-1 and 2YEA 5204-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Siege Of Corinth 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.
