Europe
1953- Label and catalog number
- The Opera Society M2011-OP1Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MMS 2011 A E3 KP 6809Runout side A
MMS 2011 B PT2 E3 KP 6810Runout side B
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1953
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassicalStage & Screen
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Europe
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011
- Format
- LP, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
E3KP-6809-1M A1 RRunout side A
E3KP-6810-1I I1 RRunout side B
E3-KP-6809Label side A
E3-KP-6810Label side B
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Europe | The Opera Society M2011-OP1 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Europe | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | The Musical Masterpiece Society Inc. M2011-OP1 / The Musical Masterpiece Society Inc. MMS-2011LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | The Opera Society M2011-OP1 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2011LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011LP | LP |
| ? | Israel | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2011LP | LP |
| ? | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2011LP | LP |
| ? | US | Whitehall 33-5021LP | LP |
| ? | USA & Europe | The Opera Society, Inc. M 1011- OP1 / The Opera Society, Inc. MMS-2011LP | LP |
Tracklist
- La Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Europe. One of them is The Opera Society M2011-OP1.
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 M2011-OP1, MMS-2011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMS 2011 A E3 KP 6809 and MMS 2011 B PT2 E3 KP 6810. 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.
