US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6194
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
XRRS-5739Side A
XRRS-5740Side B
XRRS-5741Side C
XRRS-5742Side D
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1970
12 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Il Trovatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6194
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LMDS 6194
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
LDMS 6194-1 (ZKBY 17006) / ZKBY 17006 15 2B 1Side 1 label and stamped
LDMS 6194-2 (ZKBY 17007) / ZKBY 17007 15 1A 2Side 2 label and stamped
LDMS 6194-3 (ZKBY 17008) / ZKBY 17008 15 1A 3Side 3 label and stamped
LDMS 6194-3 (ZKBY 17009) / ZKBY 17009 15 1A 1Side 4 label and stamped
Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 6194
- 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6194First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | Spain | RCA Red Seal LSC 6194First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | Argentina | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194 / RCA Red Seal LSC 6194/1-3LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Red Seal SER 5586/7/8 (Z) (LSC-6194}LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | RCA VLS 45467 (3)LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194 / RCA Red Seal 26.35025LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-6194LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Yugoslavia | RCA Red Seal LSRCA-70658/70659/70660 / Jugoton LSRCA-70658/70659/70660LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, 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 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Il Trovatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Italy, Spain. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC-6194.
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 LSC-6194, LMDS 6194, LSC 6194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XRRS-5739 and XRRS-5740. 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.
