Germany
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AR 1 M6 KE=W 136402 = 3 ARunout A
AN 1 M6 KE=W 136402 = 3 BRunout B
Made in GermanyRunout Of Both Sides
SLPEM 136 402 AOn Label A
Giuseppe VerdiAida
Vinyl pressings
Aida
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1961
21 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
Aida was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 1961, 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.
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 402Deutsche Grammophon 19 402
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L1 KE/ST 19492 A Made in GermanyRunout A-side
1L1 KE/ST 19402 B Made in GermanyRunout B-side
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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 402 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 402First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 402 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 285LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 285LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon P 71159 / Bertelsmann Schallplattenring P 71159LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 19 402LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 285LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 402 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 402LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 119LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 285LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon P 72 159LP, Album, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 285LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 285LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 402LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 285LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 372LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon 136 402LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 6663LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1O Wäre Ich Erkoren / Holde Aida (Rezitativ Und Romanze Des Radames)
- A2Allmächt'ger Phtä! (Tempelszene)
- A3Kein Wort Mehr! Aida Seh' Ich Nahen (Szene Und Duett Amneris-Aida)
- A4Heil Dir, Ägypten (Triumphszene)
- B1Bald Kommt Radames / Azurne Bläue (Nil-Arie)
- B2Wehe, Mein Vater! (Duett Aida-Amonasro)
- B3Ich Seh' Dich Wieder, Meine Aida! (Duett Radames-Aida)
- B4Ahnend Im Herzen (Schluss-Szene)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aida are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Aida are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1979.
When was Aida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 136 402 SLPEM, released September 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Aida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 136 402 SLPEM, LPEM 19 402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR 1 M6 KE=W 136402 = 3 A and AN 1 M6 KE=W 136402 = 3 B. 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.
