US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LDS 6155RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6155
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY4009-1S I A2
L2 RY4010-1S I A1
L2 RY4011-1S I A1
L2 RY4012-1S I A1
Giuseppe VerdiOtello
Vinyl pressings
Otello
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1960
15 pressings5 countriesOperaChoralRomanticClassical
Otello was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LD 6155
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
L2RP-4003Side A
L2RP-4004Side B
L2RP-4005Side C
L2RP-4006Side D
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LDS 6155RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6155
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY4009 HRunout side A
L2 RY4010 HRunout side B
L2 RY4011 HRunout side C
L2 RY4012-5 HRunout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor LD 6155First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor LDS 6155 / RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6155First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LDS 6155 / RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6155First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LDS 6155 / RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6155LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA LDS.6155-2LP | LP |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victrola MCV 546 (3)LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA SMA 25 028R/1-3LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | RCA Red Seal SER 5646-48LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1976 | US | RCA AGL3-1969LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 43546LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | RCA Victrola VLS 01969 (3)LP, Stereo, Box Set, Remastered | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola SMA 25 028-R/1-3LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola SMA 25028R/1-3LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor LD 6155LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal SER 5646-48 / RCA Red Seal (LDS 6155)LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Otello
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Otello are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Otello are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1982.
When was Otello first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LDS 6155.
How do I tell if my copy of Otello is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LDS 6155, LD 6155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 RY4009-1S I A2 and L2 RY4010-1S I A1. 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.
