Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
02234A-1Runout, side A, stamped
02234B-4Runout, side B, stamped
Giuseppe VerdiDon Carlos
Vinyl pressings
Don Carlos
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Don Carlos 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 Carlos
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
02234A-2Runout, side A, stamped
02234B-5Runout, side B, stamped
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 234
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
02234 A-1Runout, side A, stamped
02234 B-2Runout, side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | EMI Electrola 62 089 / His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 234First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2823 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2823LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Angel Records S-36918, S-1/2-39618LP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records S-36918LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 061-02 234 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 061-02 234LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02359LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30549 / His Master's Voice OC 053-02 359LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Don Carlos. Großer Querschnitt In Italienischer Sprache
- A2Ich Komm', Um Zu Erflehn Eine Gunst Von Der Königin
- A3Es Ist Nicht Frieden, Was Der Welt Ihr Schenket
- B1Sie Hat Mich Nie Geliebt
- B2Verhängnisvoll War Das Geschenk
- B3Mein Carlos, Noch Eines
- B4Du, Im Irdischen Wahn Einst Befangen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Carlos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don Carlos are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was Don Carlos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 234.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Carlos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 063-02 234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 02234A-1 and 02234B-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don Carlos 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.
