US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA-13124Book-Of-The-Month Records 90-5250
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1977
10 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Il Trovatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA-13124London Records OSA13124
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15369-2G C H 1Side A runout
ZAL-15370-1G A U 23Side B runout
ZAL-15371-3G H 1Side C runout
ZAL-15372-1G U 1Side D runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA-13124
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca D82D 3
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca D82D 3
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.35390 GF
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Blue Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Europe | Decca D82D 3First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.35390 GFFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | UK | Decca D82D 3First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | US | London Records OSA-13124 / Book-Of-The-Month Records 90-5250First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | US | London Records OSA-13124 / London Records OSA13124First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records OSA-13124First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Decca D82D 1/3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35390LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca D82D I 3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA-13124LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Il Trovatore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Il Trovatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is London Records OSA-13124.
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 OSA-13124, D82D 3, 6.35390 GF) 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.
