US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
F2RP-1088-15Sstamped, Side A
F2RP-1089-3Sstamped, Side B
F2RP-1088label, Side A
F2RP-1089label, Side B
Giuseppe VerdiA Masked Ball (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
A Masked Ball (Highlights)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1955
11 pressings7 countriesClassical
A Masked Ball (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 (Highlights)
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911
- Format
- LP
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
F2RP-1088Runout Side A {stamped}
F2RP-1089Runout Side B {stamped}
F2RP-1088Label Side A
F2RP-1089Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911First yearLP | LP |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | RCA 3L16267LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | RCA LM 20146LP | LP |
| 1972 | USSR | Мелодия Д 031891-2LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911-CLP | LP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1476 / His Master's Voice ALP.1476LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA L16517 / RCA Red Seal L16517LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A Masked Ball (Highlights)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Masked Ball (Highlights) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Masked Ball (Highlights) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1972.
When was A Masked Ball (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1911.
How do I tell if my copy of A Masked Ball (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-1911) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2RP-1088-15S and F2RP-1089-3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Masked Ball (Highlights) 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.
