UK
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5385
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3477-3ERun-out Groove Side A
ARL-3478-3ERun-out Groove Side B
ARL.3477Label Side A
ARL.3478Label Side B
Giuseppe VerdiAïda (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Aïda (Highlights)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1957
17 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Aïda (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Aïda (Highlights)
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5385First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Decca LXT 5385LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Richmond R 23037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 193LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 193LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 193LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Richmond R 23037 / Richmond R.23037LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA 193LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK16522LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK16083LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16083LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16 522LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca LXTM.5385LP | LP |
| ? | Spain | Decca LXT 5385LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5385 / Decca LXT.5385LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1648LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records 5279LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Celeste Aïda (Recit. And Aria)
- A2Or, Di Vulcano Al Tempio
- A3Ritorna Vincitor
- A4Mortal Diletto Ai Numi
- A5Fu La Sorte Dell' Armi
- B1O Patria Mia
- B2Rivedrai Le Foreste Imbalsamate
- B3Nel Fiero Anelito
- B4Vedi? Di Morte L'Angelo - O Terra Addio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aïda (Highlights) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Aïda (Highlights) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1963.
When was Aïda (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 5385, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Aïda (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5385) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-3477-3E and ARL-3478-3E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aïda (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.
