US
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25040
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.3949Label Side A (printed upside down)
ZAL.3950Label Side B (printed upside down)
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore (Highlights)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1959
12 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Il Trovatore (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 (Highlights)
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | London Records OS 25040First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Ace Of Diamonds SDDI 332 / Decca SDDI 332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 332 / Decca SDD 332LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SPA 513 / Decca SPA.513LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SPA 513 / Decca SPA 513LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1333LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 503-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 20 503LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20 503-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OS 25040LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OS 25040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records 5521 / London Records X.5521LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Il Trovatore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore (Highlights) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore (Highlights) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1977.
When was Il Trovatore (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is London Records OS 25040.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Trovatore (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS 25040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL.3949 and ZAL.3950. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Il Trovatore (Highlights) 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.
