German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1959- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 7 20 079
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
0XRA 578-1 203409 1A1CRunout side A
0XRA 579-2 1A1A 203409Runout side B
208 409Label side A
208 410Label side B
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1959
20 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
La Traviata 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 La Traviata
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 20 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 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 079First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 25 001LP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 07910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 25 001LP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 07910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 07910", Reissue, Mono · Mono | 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 07910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 712LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 712LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 712LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 037-28 996LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 07910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | EMI C 063-28 996LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 80 037 / His Master's Voice E 80 037LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Electrola SME 80 037 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn SME 80 037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 60 046 / Electrola WDLP 55910", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 60 046 / Electrola WDLP 55910", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola STE 80037 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn CSDW 7136LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 60 046 / Electrola WDLP 55910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 037-28 996LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- La Traviata (Querschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
20 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1977.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 7 20 079.
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 7 20 079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0XRA 578-1 203409 1A1C and 0XRA 579-2 1A1A 203409. 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.
