Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- BASF 75 21644-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
0666 168 S 1Label Side A
0666 168 S 2Label Side B
0666 169 S 3Label Side C
0666 169 S 4Label Side D
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany & Switzerland
1973- Label and catalog number
- BASF 59 21644-6BASF 59 21655
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
0666 168 S1 7521644 6 S1 Ⓟ 1973 320 59-21644-6-1-1 2 Made in SwitzerlandRunout side A
0666 168 S2 7521644 6 S2 Ⓟ 1973 320 59-21644-6-1-2 2 Made in SwitzerlandRunout side B
0666 169 S3 7521644 6 S3 Ⓟ 1973 320 59-21644-6-2-1 2 Made in SwitzerlandRunout side C
0666 169 S4 7521644 6 S4 Ⓟ 1973 320 59-21644-6-2-2 2 Made in SwitzerlandRunout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | BASF 75 21644-6First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany & Switzerland | BASF 59 21644-6 / BASF 59 21655First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | BASF KBL-21644LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1975 | Spain | BASF 10 53 456LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Harmonia Mundi France HM 10.056/58 / Acanta HM 10.056/58LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 834486LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | BASF 59 21644-6LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Acanta JB 21.644LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Acanta JB 21.644LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | BASF ULX-3118~20-BLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 834486LP, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- La Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, Germany & Switzerland. One of them is BASF 75 21644-6.
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 75 21644-6, 59 21644-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0666 168 S 1 and 0666 168 S 2. 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.
