Germany
1950- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 68 451
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
68451 A Made in Germany 02079 KK 14.10.50 RXPRunout side A, stamped
68451 B Made in Germany 02080 KK 14.10.50 G HRunout side B, stamped
Giuseppe VerdiNabucco
Vinyl pressings
Nabucco
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1950
24 pressings4 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Nabucco was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Nabucco
2 pressings came out in 1950, 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.
Germany
1950- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 68451
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
02079 KK Made in Germany 68451 A 14.10.50 PRunout side A
02080 KK Made in Germany 68451 B 14.10.50 HRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 68 451First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 68451First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 301057", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 1057", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0187", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 1057", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 1057", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 1057", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPLEP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPLEP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPLEP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 1057", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon EPE 34018 / Deutsche Grammophon 340187", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon EPE 340187", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 68451 LMEShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Norway | Deutsche Grammophon 30 105 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 301057", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Nabucco
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nabucco are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Nabucco are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1950 and 1961.
When was Nabucco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 68 451.
How do I tell if my copy of Nabucco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 68 451, 68451) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 68451 A Made in Germany 02079 KK 14.10.50 RXP and 68451 B Made in Germany 02080 KK 14.10.50 G H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nabucco 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.
