Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Stereo · FOC
- Runout / matrix
LAB 05682 136 0052 ARunout A side
LAB 05692 136 0052 BRunout B side
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 1958, 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.
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · FOC
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1959 | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136005LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 139LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 139 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 139LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 005LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 005LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Heliodor 2548 117LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 139 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 139LP, 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 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1974.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 136 005 SLPEM.
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 136 005 SLPEM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LAB 05682 136 0052 A and LAB 05692 136 0052 B. 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.
