UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 CX 1939Columbia 33CX 1939
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 XAX 2217-1 11Runout side-A, stamped
1 XAX 2218-2 RRunout side-B, stamped
XAX.2217Label side A
XAX.2218Label side B
Giuseppe VerdiFalstaff (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Falstaff (Highlights)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Falstaff (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Falstaff (Highlights)
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2578
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 822-1 A 1Side A runout, variant 1
YAX 823-3 A 1Side B runout, variant 1
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1965- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 520
- Format
- LP, Mono · Russian Labels
- Runout / matrix
0 203 1443Label side A
0 203 1444Label side B
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1965- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 520
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
0 203 1443Label side A
0 203 1444Label side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 520First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 520First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33 CX 1939 / Columbia 33CX 1939First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SAX 2578First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 520LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 520LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 520LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 520LP, Misprint, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Misprint, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 80615LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Columbia STC 80615LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Highlights From "Falstaff"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Falstaff (Highlights) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Falstaff (Highlights) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Falstaff (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Columbia 33 CX 1939.
How do I tell if my copy of Falstaff (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33 CX 1939, SAX 2578, 8 20 520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 XAX 2217-1 11 and 1 XAX 2218-2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Falstaff (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.
