Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 165-02.149/52
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Don Carlo
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1971
20 pressings10 countriesOperaClassical
Don Carlo 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 Don Carlo
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 956His Master's Voice SAN 287-290
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2 YEA 4213 - 2GSide A Runout Stamped
2 YEA 4214 - 2GSide B Runout Stamped
2 YEA 4215 - 1GSide C Runout Stamped
2 YEA 4216 - 2GSide D Runout Stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SDL-3774
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 2 C 165-02149/52
- Format
- LP, Box Set, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
02 149 A-1 FSide A Run-Out Groove
02 149 B-1 FSide B Run-Out Groove
02 150 A-1 FSide C Run-Out Groove
02 150 B-1 FSide D Run-Out Groove
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1 C 191-02 149/52
- Format
- Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo
Hungary
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hungaroton SLPXL 31112-115His Master's Voice SLPXL 31112-115
- Format
- LP, Box Set, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLPXL 31112-A
SLPXL 31112-B
SLPXL 31113-A
SLPXL 31113-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | His Master's Voice 2 C 165-02149/52First yearLP, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 191-02 149/52First yearBox Set, Album, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 31112-115 / His Master's Voice SLPXL 31112-115First yearLP, Box Set, Album | LP, Box Set, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3 C191-02149/52 XFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-02149/52First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 165-02.149/52First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 956 / His Master's Voice SAN 287-290First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | US | Angel Records SDL-3774First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 12 2051-54LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 165-02149/52LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 12 2051-54LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | His Master's Voice 29 0712 3LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Angel Records AVC-34060LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | His Master's Voice 65 718Box Set, Album, LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | Box Set, Album, LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1021493Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 191-02 149/52Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris HMV 578002 / His Master's Voice HMV 578002/5LP, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 956 / His Master's Voice SAN 287-290LP, Repress, Box Set | LP, Repress, Box Set |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 956 / His Master's Voice SAN 287-290LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Angel Records SDL-3774LP, Album, Repress, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Acto I
- B1Acto II (Parte 1.ª)
- B2Acto II (Parte 2.ª ) (1.ª Parte)
- C1Acto II (Parte 2.ª ) (2.ª Parte)
- D1Acto II (Parte 2.ª ) (Conclusion)
- D2Acto III (Parte 1.ª)
- E1Acto III (Conclusión)
- F1Acto IV (Parte 1.ª) (1.ª Parte)
- G1Acto IV (Parte 1.ª) (Conclusión)
- G2Acto IV (Parte 2.ª )
- H1Acto V
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Carlo are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Don Carlo are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1986.
When was Don Carlo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Spain, UK, US, France and more. One of them is La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 165-02.149/52.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Carlo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 J 165-02.149/52, SLS 956, SDL-3774, 2 C 165-02149/52) 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 Don Carlo 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.
