US
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- FWR FWR 655
- Format
- LP, Album
Giuseppe VerdiMacbeth
Vinyl pressings
Macbeth
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1966
12 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Macbeth was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Macbeth
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | FWR FWR 655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | MRF Records MRF-61LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1977 | Italy | Cetra LO 10Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
| 1977 | Italy | Cetra LO 10Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
| 1977 | US | I Grandi Interpreti IGI-287LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Foyer Live Recording FO 1016 (3)LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1985 | France | Rodolphe Productions RP 12713LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | BJR BJR 1171LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Opera Viva JLT 3LP, Unofficial Release, Mono, Box Set · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Unofficial Release, Mono, Box Set · Unofficial, Mono |
| ? | Italy | BJR BJR 117-3LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | BJR BJR 117-3LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | US | VOX/Turnabout THS 65131/3LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Macbeth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Macbeth are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Macbeth are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1985.
When was Macbeth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is FWR FWR 655, released August 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Macbeth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FWR 655) 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 Macbeth 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.
