UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3366His Master's Voice 0c 063-02 877Q
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Giuseppe VerdiOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1977
11 pressings11 countriesRomanticOvertureOperaOrchestra
Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Overtures
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37407
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
3 [tulip] 34531 SQ-1-37407 G-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyA-Side Runout Etching
[tulip] 34531 RE-1 SQ-2-37407 G-6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyB-Side Runout Etching
SQ-1-37407A-Side Label
SQ-2-37407B-Side Label
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-80356
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 31C 067 02877Q
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02877 Q
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
02877 SQ /\ 21 M6 317651 4Side A runout
02877 SQ B 21 M6 317652 4Side B runout
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 877 QDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 877 Q
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
02877 A - 4 - QSide A
02877 A - 1 - QSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | His Master's Voice 31C 067 02877QFirst yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02877 QFirst yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-02 877 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 877 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Greece | His Master's Voice 14C 063-02877 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80356First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3366 / His Master's Voice 0c 063-02 877QFirst yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | US | Angel Records S-37407First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Spain | Emi 10C 065-002 877 QLP, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 793 / Ex Libris EL 16793LP, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-05302 / World Record Club QR 05302LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02877 QLP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Nabucco
- A2Giovanna D'Arco
- A3La Battaglia Di Legnana
- B1Luisa Miller
- B2I Vespri Siciliani
- B3La Forza Del Destino
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3366.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 3366, S-37407, EAC-80356, 31C 067 02877Q) 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 Overtures 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.
