Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0115
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2BA 5501
2BA 5508
Giuseppe VerdiA Masked Ball
Vinyl pressings
A Masked Ball
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1943
21 pressings5 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
A Masked Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1943. 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 A Masked Ball
7 pressings came out in 1943, 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.
Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0113
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0108
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0106
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0105
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Italy
1943- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DM 0103
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0115First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0113First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0108First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0106First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0105First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0103First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DM 0104First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LCT-6007LP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LCT-6007LP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QSO 45/46LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | World Record Club SH 131/2LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3c 153-18392/94 / Historical Archives 153-18392LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3-53 1183923 MLP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FJLP 5033 Et 5034LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone C 153 - 17086/87LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | World Record Club SH 131/2LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.9087Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | World Records SH 131/2LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | US | Seraphim IB-6026LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim IB-6026Box Set, LP, Mono · Mono | Box Set, LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim 1B-6026Box Set, LP, Mono · Mono | Box Set, LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A Masked Ball
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Masked Ball are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Masked Ball are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1943 and 1984.
When was A Masked Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1943, in Italy. One of them is La Voce Del Padrone DM 0115.
How do I tell if my copy of A Masked Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 0115, DM 0113, DM 0108, DM 0106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2BA 5501 and 2BA 5508. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Masked Ball 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.
