UK
1948- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B.6580
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Giuseppe di StefanoLamento Di Federico: É La Solita Storia / E Lucevan Le Stelle
Vinyl pressings
Lamento Di Federico: É La Solita Storia / E Lucevan Le Stelle
by Giuseppe di Stefano · 1948
10 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Lamento Di Federico was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Lamento Di Federico
3 pressings came out in 1948, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Denmark
1948- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB 6580
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Netherlands
1948- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B. 6580
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Denmark | His Master's Voice DB 6580First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.B. 6580First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.6580First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.6580Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 RW 130 / His Master's Voice 7 RW 1307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7RQ 30017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7 RQ 30017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice 7R1167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7R1167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AL'Arlesiana (Act 2) - Lamento Di Federico: É La Solita Storia (It Is The Usual Story)4:12
- BTosca (Act 3) - E Lucevan Le Stelle (The Stars Were Brightly Shining)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lamento Di Federico are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lamento Di Federico are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1948 and 1952.
When was Lamento Di Federico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in UK, Denmark, Netherlands. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B.6580.
How do I tell if my copy of Lamento Di Federico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B.6580, DB 6580, D.B. 6580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lamento Di Federico 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.
