UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5504
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Operatic Recital
by Giuseppe di Stefano · 1959
24 pressings12 countriesOperaClassical
Operatic Recital 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 Operatic Recital
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2111Decca SXL.2111
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4304-2E G ET 1Side A Runout (Stamped)
ZAL-4305-1E G ET 2Side B Runout (Stamped)
ZAL.4304Side A Label (Inverted)
ZAL.4305Side B Label (Inverted)
US
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5488
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS-25081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS-25081, OS 25081
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 4304Side One label
ZAL 4305Side Two label
Spain
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2111Decca SXL.2111
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Spain | Decca SXL 2111 / Decca SXL.2111First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5504First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2111 / Decca SXL.2111First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records 5488First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | London Records OS-25081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records OS-25081, OS 25081First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPDC-V-255 / Decca LPDC-V-255LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Ace Of Diamonds SDDA-390LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD-2205 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2205LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Ace Of Diamonds SDDI 390LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 390LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 390LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Discos London LLC 17945LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1223LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.42334 AHLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2111-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Diamonds SDDI 390LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 5504 / Decca LXT.5504LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Korea | Decca SXL 2111 / Decca SXL.2111LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca 25 025LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2111LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2111 / Decca SXL.2111LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5504 / Decca LTX.5504LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2111LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Andrea Chenier
- Tosca
- Turandot
- B1Werther: Pourquoi Me Réveiller
- B2Manon: Instant Charmant ... En Fermant Les Yeux
- B3Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetée
- B4Faust: Quel Trouble...Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure
- B5The Pearl Fishers: De Mon Amie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Operatic Recital are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Operatic Recital are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1959 and 1974.
When was Operatic Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is Decca LXT 5504.
How do I tell if my copy of Operatic Recital is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5504, SXL 2111, 5488, OS-25081) 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 Operatic Recital 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.