Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SAN 189/91His Master's Voice SMA 91 653/55
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YBA 9094-2Runout side A
2YBA 9095-2Runout side B
2YBA 9096-2Runout side C
2YBA 9097-2Runout side D
Giuseppe VerdiAida
Vinyl pressings
Aida
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1967
15 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Aida was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
5 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SAN 189/91
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 929/3His Master's Voice SAN 189/91
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SCL 3716
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1-36450-B8 [I A M in triangle]Side A runout
S1-36451-F16 [I A M in triangle]Side B runout
S1-36452-A1 [I A M in triangle]Side C runout
S2-36452-A10 [I A M in triangle]Side D runout
Yugoslavia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton LPSV-HMV-330/2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | His Master's Voice SAN 189/91 / His Master's Voice SMA 91 653/55First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice SAN 189/91First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 929/3 / His Master's Voice SAN 189/91First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | US | Angel Records SCL 3716First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Album | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album |
| 1967 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-330/2First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice SPSLP 111LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-00084/5/6LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-330/2 / Jugoton LPSV-HMV-330LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records SCL 3716LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1J 165-00.085/87LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCL 3716LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCL 3716 / Angel Records SCL-3716LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCL 3716 / Angel Records SCL-3716LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-332 / His Master's Voice LPSV-HMV-332LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPSV-HMV-330 / His Master's Voice LPSV-HMV-330LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Aida - Opera Completa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aida are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Aida are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1989.
When was Aida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, US, Yugoslavia. One of them is His Master's Voice SAN 189/91.
How do I tell if my copy of Aida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAN 189/91, SLS 929/3, SCL 3716, LPSV-HMV-330/2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YBA 9094-2 and 2YBA 9095-2. 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.
