Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1735Side A
URRS-1736Side B
URRS-1737Side C
URRS-1738Side D
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1967
15 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
5 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1735Side A
URRS-1736Side B
URRS-1737Side C
URRS-1738Side D
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1735Side A
URRS-1736Side B
URRS-1737Side C
URRS-1738Side D
Italy
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LMDS 6180 (3)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
New Zealand
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
URRS-1735Side A
URRS-1736Side B
URRS-1737Side C
URRS-1738Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6180 (3)First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6180 (3)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 1967 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | France | RCA Victor 645.087.88.89 / RCA 645.087.88.89LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | Spain | RCA Victor LSC-6180LP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180-3LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6180 (3)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | RCA Victrola VLS 45469 (3) / RCA VLS/VKS 45469 (3)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | RCA Victor LSC - 6180LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6180-3LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal SER 5564-6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Act I (Part 1)19:47
- B1Act I (Concluded)10:59
- B2Act II, Scene 1 (Part 1)7:07
- C1Act II, Scene 1 (Part 2)19:16
- D1Act II, Scene 1 (Concluded)14:01
- D2Act II, Scene 2 (Part 1)6:31
- E1Act II, Scene 2 (Concluded)13:35
- E2Act III (Part 1)7:39
- F1Act III (Concluded)25:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
15 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1983.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, US, Italy, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC-6180/1-3.
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 LSC-6180/1-3, LMDS 6180 (3)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, URRS-1735 and URRS-1736. 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.
