Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 18 835/37
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1963
15 pressings6 countriesOperaClassical
Il Trovatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 835/37
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
1385835-3 A Made in Germany ℗ 1963 2 F3 HR -S I(on its side)Side A Runout
1385835 B Made in Germany 4 ℗ 1963 E3 HR -K G(on its side)Side B Runout
1385836 A Made in Germany 4 ℗ 1963 E3 HR -K O(on its side)Side C Runout
1385836 B Made in Germany ℗ 1963 2 E3 HR -K L(on its side)Side D Runout
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM138835Deutsche Grammophon SLPM138836
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1963 F3 HR -S 138835-3 ASide 1 Runout
℗ 1963 3 E3 HR - K 138836 ASide 2 Runout
℗ 1963 E3 HR - K 138837 ASide 3 Runout
℗ 1963 E3 HR - K 138837 BSide 4 Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 18 835/37First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 835/37First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM138835 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM138836First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon ALB-312LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 941-943LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 941-943LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 941-943LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 415 389-1LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 941-943LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2728 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2728 008Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2562 004-006 / Deutsche Grammophon 138 835/6LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 011LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 835/37LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2728 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Il Trovatore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was Il Trovatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 18 835/37.
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 SLPM 18 835/37, SLPM 138 835/37, SLPM138835) 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.
