US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6150
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1960
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Il Trovatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Il Trovatore
4 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Shaded Dog
- Runout / matrix
K2 RY4269-7S I B1Runout side A
K2 RY4270-3S I A5Runout side B
K2 RY4272-1S I A2Runout side C
K2 RY4271-3S I A3Runout side D
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 640.741-43
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSC 6150/1-3 B
- Format
- LP, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | RCA Victor 640.741-43First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA Victor LSC 6150/1-3 BFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6150First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL3-4146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6150LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150 / 1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | South Africa | Cetra C.1226LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6150LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Il Trovatore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was Il Trovatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, France, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6150.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Trovatore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 6150, LSC-6150, 640.741-43, LSC 6150/1-3 B) 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 Il Trovatore 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.
