US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA - 1279
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8760-3G N JT 1Side A stamped
ZAL-8761-4G D JT 1Side B stamped
ZAL-8762-2G N JT 1Side C stamped
ZAL-8763-2G N JT 1Side D stamped
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1963
17 pressings9 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA - 1279
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8760-3G UK 1Side A stamped
ZAL-8761-5G I JT 1Side B stamped
ZAL-8762-4G C JT 1Side C stamped
ZAL-8763-5G M JT 1Side D stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | London Records OSA - 1279First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | US | London Records OSA - 1279First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SET 401-2LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.35208 DXLP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 709-710LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Decca 67 99 120/02LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 709-710LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9232/3LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SAD 22061/62LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 053-1 / Ricordi 416 053-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 054-1 / Ricordi 416 054-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records K18C-9173/4LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca SET 401-2LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | South Korea | Decca SET 401-2LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 401-2LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA - 1279LP, Album, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | US | London Records OSA-1279 / Book of the Month Records 60-5504LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Album · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Album · Club edition |
Tracklist
- La Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata are there?
17 vinyl pressings of La Traviata are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 2001.
When was La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is London Records OSA - 1279.
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 OSA - 1279) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8760-3G N JT 1 and ZAL-8761-4G D JT 1. 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.
