Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 157-03 450/53 SHis Master's Voice 1C 157-03 450/53 S
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
157-03 450Record 1
157-03 451Record 2
157-03 452Record 3
157-03 453Record 4
Giuseppe VerdiDon Carlos
Vinyl pressings
Don Carlos
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1979
11 pressings10 countriesOperaClassical
Don Carlos was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 5154His Master's Voice 0C 161 03450/53
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YRA 9440Label - side A, within †-symbols
2YRA 9441Label - side B, within †-symbols
2YRA 9442Label - side C, within †-symbols
2YRA 9443Label - side D, within †-symbols
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SZDX-3875
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S2-37681-G1 SML MASTERED BY CAPITOL #2 036508SIde A
ST-1--37682-G2 SML MASTERED BY CAPITOL #4 032308SIde B
S1-37683-G2 SML MASTERED BY36510 CAPITOL WS #3 03L508SIde C
S1-37584-G2 WAY MASTERED BY CAPITOL #3 03L511SIde D
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 31C 167 03942/4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 167-03 450/53 S
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 3C 163-03450/53
- Format
- LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 167 03942/4First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 167-03 450/53 SFirst yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1979 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 157-03 450/53 S / His Master's Voice 1C 157-03 450/53 SFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 157-03 450/53 SLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1979 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 163-03450/53First yearLP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-77296~98 / EMI EAC-77296~98First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5154 / His Master's Voice 0C 161 03450/53First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records SZDX-3875First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10 C 167-003450/53LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 10566/569LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1988 | Europe | His Master's Voice 7 69304 1LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Don Carlos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Carlos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don Carlos are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1988.
When was Don Carlos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 157-03 450/53 S.
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 157-03 450/53 S, SLS 5154, SZDX-3875, 31C 167 03942/4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 157-03 450 and 157-03 451. 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.
