Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA LM-6040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1956
10 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 La Traviata
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA LM-6040First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1419-21 / His Master's Voice RLS (LP) 640LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | RCA VLS 45145 (2) / RCA Victrola VLS 45145-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA VLS 45145 (2) / RCA VLS/VKS 45145 (2)LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Box Set · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Box Set · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola ViC-6004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | RCA 630 390 / RCA 630 391LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VIC-6004/1-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victrola KV 6004 (2) / RCA Victrola (VIC 6004)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victrola ViC-6004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA LM-6040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- La Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1982.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is RCA LM-6040.
How do I tell if my copy of La Traviata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-6040) 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 La Traviata 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.
