US
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2046
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 RP-5571-1S I D2Side A stamped
G2 RP-5572-1S I A1Side B stamped
G2RP-5571Side A label
G2RP-5572Side B label
Giuseppe VerdiHighlights From Aïda
Vinyl pressings
Highlights From Aïda
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1957
13 pressings9 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Highlights From Aïda was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Highlights From Aïda
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046
- Format
- LP, Mono
Europe
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA LM-2046-C
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP G2 RP-5571 XUSide A stamped
LP G2 RP-5572 - X - USide B stamped
Manufactured in GermanySide A & B
G 2 RP-5571Side A label
Europe
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA LM-2046-C
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP G2 RP-5571 XUSide A stamped
LP G2 RP-5572 - X - USide B stamped
Manufactured in GermanySide A & B
G 2 RP-5571Side A label
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA LM-2046-C
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Europe | RCA LM-2046-CFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Europe | RCA LM-2046-CFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA LM-2046-CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal RSL. 3503First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2046First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | RCA Victor 30.065 / RCA Red Seal 30.065LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | RCA 3L16153LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA LM 2046 / RCA 630 382LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LPRC-V-230LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Europe | RCA Victrola AVL 10986LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Act I: Recitativo: Si Quel Guerrier Io Fossi Aria: Celeste Aïda
- A2Act I: Ritorna Vincitor
- A3Act III:Recitativo:Qui Radames Verra!; Aria: O Patria Mia; Duet: Ciel! Mio Padre!
- B1Act III:Nile Scene: Pur Ti Riveggo
- B2Act IV:Tomb Scene: La Fatal Pietra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highlights From Aïda are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Highlights From Aïda are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1976.
When was Highlights From Aïda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2046, released January 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Highlights From Aïda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2046, LM-2046-C, RSL. 3503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2 RP-5571-1S I D2 and G2 RP-5572-1S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highlights From Aïda 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.
