US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N2 RY2717-9S IRunout Side A, Stamped
N2 RY2718-1S IRunout Side B, Stamped
N2RY-2717Label Side A
N2RY-2718Label Side B
Giuseppe VerdiIl Trovatore Highlights
Vinyl pressings
Il Trovatore Highlights
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Il Trovatore Highlights was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617
- Format
- LP, Mono
Country unknown
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 30 234RCA Victor LM 2617
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N2 RY2717-9S IRunout Side A, Stamped
N2 RY2718-1S IRunout Side B, Stamped
N2RY-2717Label Side A
N2RY-2718Label Side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N2RP-2715Side 1
N2RP-2716Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Unknown | RCA Victor 30 234 / RCA Victor LM 2617First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2617First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-9876-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Das Beste Aus Reader's Digest Schallplattenklub RD 1005 / RCA MHRP-1245LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-9876-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2617 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2617LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Abbietta Zingara3:42
- A2Tacea La Notte Placida8:21
- A3Anvil Chorus; Stride La Vampa!5:29
- A4Mal Reggendo3:02
- A5Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso3:34
- B1Ah, Si, Ben Mio; Di Quella Pira5:40
- B2D'Amor Sull'Ali Rosee Miserere; Udiste? Come Albeggi19:18
- B3Al Nostri Monti3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore Highlights are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Il Trovatore Highlights are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Il Trovatore Highlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2617.
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 LSC 2617, LM 2617, 30 234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N2 RY2717-9S I and N2 RY2718-1S I. 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.
