UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1992
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: 2XBA 9030-1N
Side 2: 2XBA 9031-1N
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata (Highlights)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1960
28 pressings11 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
La Traviata (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 (Highlights)
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1992First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Angel Records 35822LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Angel Records S. 35822LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Angel Records S 35822 / Angel Records S. 35822LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Angel Records S. 35822 / Angel Records 35822LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Angel Records ASM-77003LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30305LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30305 / His Master's Voice 0C 053- 03 595LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown20 pressings
All 20 pressings from unknown years
Tracklist
- La Traviata (Highlights)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata (Highlights) are there?
28 vinyl pressings of La Traviata (Highlights) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1960 and 1979.
When was La Traviata (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of La Traviata (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1: 2XBA 9030-1N and Side 2: 2XBA 9031-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Traviata (Highlights) 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.
