UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SER-5534-5-6
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
RRRS-3687-1KSide 1 Runout
RRRS-3688--8SSide 2 Runout
RRRS-3689-7SSide 3 Runout
RRRS-3690--5SSide 4 Runout
Giuseppe VerdiLuisa Miller
Vinyl pressings
Luisa Miller
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1965
14 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Luisa Miller was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Luisa Miller
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal RE-5534-5-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
RRRM-3681--3SSide 1 Runout
RRRM-3682--3SSide 2 Runout
RRRM-3683--1KSide 3 Runout
RRRM-3684--1KSide 4 Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168
- Format
- LP, Box Set, Stereo · White Dog Labels
- Runout / matrix
RRRS-3687--6S IV IXSide A Runout (Stamped)
RRRS-3688--5S IV IXSide B Runout (Stamped)
RRRS-3689--2S 2X IVSide C Runout (Stamped)
RRRS-3690--3S 1 1VSide D Runout (Stamped)
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LMDS 6168
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168/1-3LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LMDS 6168First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SER-5534-5-6First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RE-5534-5-6First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168First yearLP, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Stereo · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Stereo · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168/1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | RCA RL 43062 / RCA Red Seal RL 43062Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA VLS 45147LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6168/1-3 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6168/1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6168(3)LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SER 5713-14-15 (LSC 6168)LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSC 6168LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Luisa Miller
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luisa Miller are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Luisa Miller are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1982.
When was Luisa Miller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Italy. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal SER-5534-5-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Luisa Miller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SER-5534-5-6, RE-5534-5-6, LSC-6168, LMDS 6168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RRRS-3687-1K and RRRS-3688--8S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luisa Miller 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.
