Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LM-9890-C
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-M2RP-1428-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side 1
LP-M2RP-1429-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
M 2 RP-1428Label Side 1
M 2 RP-1429Label Side 2
Giuseppe VerdiLa Traviata Highlights
Vinyl pressings
La Traviata Highlights
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1956
14 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
La Traviata Highlights was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 1956, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-9890-CFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2561LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA LM-2561LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2561LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2561LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2561 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2561LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Netherlands | RCA Victrola AVL 1-0688 / RCA Victrola AVL 10688LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA GL 42168LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | HachetteLP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LM-2561LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LM-6154LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-9890-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal 30,207LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2561 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2561LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude
- Act I Brindisi
- Act II
- Act III
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Traviata Highlights are there?
14 vinyl pressings of La Traviata Highlights are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1979.
When was La Traviata Highlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany. One of them is RCA Red Seal LM-9890-C.
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 LM-9890-C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-M2RP-1428-X Manufactured in Germany and LP-M2RP-1429-X Manufactured in Germany. 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.
