Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cetra LO28
- Format
- LP
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 1977, 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.
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cetra LO 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M 10833 12-4-77A
M 10834 12-4-77B
M 1083513-4-77C
M 10836 13-4-77D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Italy | Cetra LO28First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Italy | Cetra LO 28First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1977 | Italy | Cetra LO 28 / Cetra LO 28/2LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1978 | Japan | Bruno Walter Society OP-7554~5-BSLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1978 | US | Recital Records RR474LP, Special Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Special Edition, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Paragon DSV52001LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Italy | Foyer Live Recording FO 1003 (2)LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | International Joker Production sm 1277LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | MRF Records MRF 87LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Italy | CLS ARPCL 22043LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | International Joker Production sm 1276LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | MRF Records MRF-87LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- La Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy. One of them is Cetra LO28.
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 LO28, LO 28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
