US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SCLX-3809
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37022Label side A
S-1-37023Label side B
S-1-37024Label side C
S-2-37024Label side D
Vinyl pressings
Otello
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1974
17 pressings10 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Otello was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 975His Master's Voice 0C 165 ○ 02500-2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2YRA.9281Label side A, in parentheses
2YRA.9282Label side B, in parentheses
2YRA.9283Label side C, in parentheses
2YRA.9284Label side D, in parentheses
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1C 195-02 500/02
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 3C165-02500/2La Voce Del Padrone 3C165-02500/2
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo 1J 165-02500/02
- Format
- LP, Album, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 195-02 500/02First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1974 | Germany | EMI Electrola 66 226 2LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1974 | Italy | His Master's Voice 3C165-02500/2 / La Voce Del Padrone 3C165-02500/2First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1974 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1J 165-02500/02First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 975 / His Master's Voice 0C 165 ○ 02500-2First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 975 / His Master's Voice 0C 165 ○ 02500-2LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | Angel Records SCLX-3809First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records SCLX-3809LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 891-893LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records SCLX-3809LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1025003LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 891-893LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1988 | Europe | His Master's Voice 7 69308 1LP, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | His Master's Voice 1C 157 10 2500 3LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Reissue, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167 02500-2LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC 77001-3LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | His Master's Voice LSHMV-70724/6LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Otello
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Otello are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Otello are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1988.
When was Otello first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Angel Records SCLX-3809.
How do I tell if my copy of Otello is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCLX-3809, SLS 975, 1C 195-02 500/02, 3C165-02500/2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-1-37022 and S-1-37023. 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.
