UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2543His Master's Voice ASD. 2543
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3969-2GRunout, stamped, side A
2YEA 3970-5GRunout, stamped, side B
2YEA.3969Label side A
2YEA.3970Label side B
Giuseppe VerdiAida Highlights
Vinyl pressings
Aida Highlights
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1970
16 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Aida Highlights was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Highlights
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2543 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2543First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Classics For Pleasure CFP 2M 055-02.035 / Plaisir Du Classique 2M 055-02.035LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown14 pressings
Tracklist
- Act 1
- Act 2
- Act 3
- Act 4
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aida Highlights are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Aida Highlights are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Aida Highlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2543.
How do I tell if my copy of Aida Highlights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 2543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 3969-2G and 2YEA 3970-5G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aida 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.
