US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Cetra-Soria Series 1232Cetra-Soria Records 1232
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
XTV16620-1ASide A - runout
XTV-16621-1ASide B - runout
XTV16622-1BSide C - runout
XTV·16623-1ASide D - runout
Gioacchino RossiniWilliam Tell
Vinyl pressings
William Tell
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1952
10 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
William Tell was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 William Tell
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Cetra-Soria Series 1232 / Cetra-Soria Records 1232First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | Cetra 1232LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Cetra 1232LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1968 | Italy | Cetra LPS 3232LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Cetra LPS 3232LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Cetra 114 / Cetra-Soria CS 537-540LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Cetra 1232LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | Turnabout THS 65099/101LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | Cetra Everest S-420/ 4Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cetra Everest 420/4 / Everest 420/4Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- William Tell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of William Tell are there?
10 vinyl pressings of William Tell are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1952 and 1968.
When was William Tell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US. One of them is Cetra-Soria Series 1232.
How do I tell if my copy of William Tell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV16620-1A and XTV-16621-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is William Tell 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.
