German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1968- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 800
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8 20 800 - 1B A2H F8 W - ⪥Runout side A
8 20 800 - 2A A1CH F8 W - ⪥Runout side B
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1968
13 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Il Trovatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 1968, the album's first year. 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1968- Label and catalog number
- Eterna 8 25 800Eterna 8 20 800
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8 25 800 - 1A A1E F8 S0 - ⪥Runout side A
8 25 800 - 2C A1D G8 S0 - ⪥Runout side B
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1968- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 800
- Format
- LP, Stereo
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1968- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 800
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 800First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna 8 25 800 / Eterna 8 20 800First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 800First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 800First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 800LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 800LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 015LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 356LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 015LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 015LP | LP |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 800LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 800LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 015LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Il Trovatore (Opernquerschnitt In Italienischer Sprache)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1979.
When was Il Trovatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 800.
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 8 20 800, 8 25 800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 20 800 - 1B A2H F8 W - ⪥ and 8 20 800 - 2A A1CH F8 W - ⪥. 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.
