UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3)RCA Red Seal SER 5609/11
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiAida
Vinyl pressings
Aida
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1971
14 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Aida was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
LSC-6198-1 (ZRRS-3797)Label side A
LSC-6198-2 (ZRRS-3798)Label side B
LSC-6198-3 (ZRRS-3799)Label side C
LSC-6198-3 (ZRRS-3800)Label side D
Italy
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LMDS 6198 (3)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Box
- Runout / matrix
LMDS-6198-1 (ZRRS-3797)Side A Label
LMDS-6198-2 (ZRRS-3798)Side B Label
LMDS-6198-3 (ZRRS-3799)Side C Label
LMDS-6198-3 (ZRRS-3800)Side D Label
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 6198
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Box
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-3797 TGSide A etching stamp
ZRRS-3798 TGSide B etching stamp
ZRRS-3799 TGSide C etching stamp
ZRRS-3800 TGSide D etching stamp
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 6198
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3) / RCA Red Seal SER 5609/11First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1971 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3)First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6198 (3)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 708-710LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 / RCA Red Seal 26.35026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA RL 4209012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | RCA VLS 45465Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 / RCA Red Seal 26.35026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3) / RCA Red Seal SER 5609/11LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | RCA Red Seal R4C-2005-07LP, Quadraphonic, Box Set | LP, Quadraphonic, Box Set |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 / RCA Red Seal SER 5609/11LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC 6198LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Aida
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aida are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Aida are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1983.
When was Aida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC 6198 (3).
How do I tell if my copy of Aida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC 6198 (3), LMDS 6198 (3), LSC 6198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
