US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
E4 RP8301-4SSide 1
E4 RP8302-6SSide 2
E4 RP8303-2SSide 3
E4 RP8304-2SSide 4
Giuseppe VerdiAida
Vinyl pressings
Aida
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1956
22 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Aida was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Aida
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
E4 RP8301-1SRunout side A
E4 RP8306-4SRunout side F
E4 RP8302-2SRunout side B
E4 RP8305-15SRunout side E
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-6113(e)LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | USSR | Мелодия Д 029623-28LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 029623—8LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono |
| 1971 | USSR | Мелодия 33 Д 029623-28LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 029623—28LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 029623—28LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия Д-029623—28LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия Д-029623—28LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 4583512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 45833LP | LP |
| 1981 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 45834LP | LP |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия Д 029623-28LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Repress, Box Set · Mono |
| 1983 | Italy | RCA VL 46021 (3)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, Box Set · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, Box Set · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victrola VICS~6113LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola AT 302 / 26.35013LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victrola KV 6113-3LP | LP |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola AT 302 (3)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal VICS 6113LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д029623-8LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Aïda
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aida are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Aida are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1983.
When was Aida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6132.
How do I tell if my copy of Aida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-6132) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4 RP8301-4S and E4 RP8302-6S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aida 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.
