UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT.5009-11
- Format
- LP, Box Set, Album
Giuseppe VerdiOtello
Vinyl pressings
Otello
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1955
17 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Otello was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Otello
2 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5009/11
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Italy | Decca LXT 5009/11First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT.5009-11First yearLP, Box Set, Album | LP, Box Set, Album |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | London Records A4312 / London Records LLA 24LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records A 4312 / London Records 5136-38LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1962 | US | London Records A 4312 / London Records X.5136LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Richmond RS 63004LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Decca ECSI 218/20 / Eclipse ECSI 218/20LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | UK | Decca ECS 732 / Eclipse ECS 732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca ECS 733 / Eclipse ECS 733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca ECS 734 / Eclipse ECS 734LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca ECS 732-734 / Eclipse ECS 732LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT.5009-11LP, Box Set, Album | LP, Box Set, Album |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Clubs ACL-I 208/10LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Clubs ACL-I 208/10LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 5009/10/11LP, Box Set, Album | LP, Box Set, Album |
| ? | US | Richmond RS 63004LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LLA • 24LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Otello
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Otello are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Otello are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1974.
When was Otello first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, Italy. One of them is Decca LXT.5009-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Otello is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT.5009-11, LXT 5009/11) 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 Otello 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.
