US
April 1972- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SCLX-3780
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S1-36831-B4 ─◁Runout side A
S-1-36832-J4 ─◁Runout side B
S-1-36833-A5 ─◁Runout side C
S-2-36833-A3 #2 ─◁Runout side D
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 960His Master's Voice 1E 191 ○ 02226-8
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.4357Label - side A, in parentheses
2YEA.4358Label - side B, in parentheses
2YEA.4359Label - side C, in parentheses
2YEA.4360Label - side D, in parentheses
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1022263
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1 C 153-02 226/28
- Format
- Box Set, LP
- Runout / matrix
02 226 A-1Runout side A, variant 1
02 226 B-1Runout side B, variant 1
02 227 A-1Runout side C, variant 1
02 227 B-1Runout side D, variant 1
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club STZ 1240/1-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | EMI 1022263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 153-02 226/28First yearBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1972 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 1240/1-3First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 960 / His Master's Voice 1E 191 ○ 02226-8First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1972 | US | Angel Records SCLX-3780First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Italy | EMI 3C165-02226/28 / La Voce Del Padrone 3C165-02226/28LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 10302 / Балкантон ВОА 10303LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 10302 / Балкантон ВОА 10303LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 153-02 226/28Box Set, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records SCLX-3780LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
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 1972 and 1973.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Angel Records SCLX-3780, released April 1972.
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 SCLX-3780, SLS 960, 1022263, 1 C 153-02 226/28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S1-36831-B4 ─◁ and S-1-36832-J4 ─◁. 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.
