US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Cetra C 1247
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
XCI-50163Disc 1 Labels
XCI-50164Disc 2 Labels
XCI-50165Disc 3 Labels
Giuseppe VerdiRigoletto
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1954
16 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Rigoletto was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Rigoletto
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Cetra C 1247First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1958 | Italy | Cetra 3247LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Italy | Cetra LPC1272-2Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
| 1967 | Italy | Cetra LPS 3247LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1967 | Italy | Cetra 18229-18231 LPMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1568/1570LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Vogue DP 40LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1568 / Балкантон ВОА 1569LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Cetra LPO-3 2026 / Cetra LPO 2026LP, Album, Remastered, Box Set | LP, Album, Remastered, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Cetra S 66.350LP, Album, Remastered, Box Set | LP, Album, Remastered, Box Set |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1568/1570LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Cetra C-1247LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Cetra LPC 1247a/b/cLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Cetra LPC 1247a / Cetra LPC 1247bLP | LP |
| ? | US | Everest S-407/3LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Everest 407/3LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- AAtto 1ᵒ - Parte 1ᵃ
- BAtto 1ᵒ - Parte 2ᵃ
- CAtto 1ᵒ - Parte 3ᵃ - Atto 2ᵉ - Parte 1ᵃ
- DAtto 2ᵉ - Parte 2ᵃ
- EAtto 2ᵉ - Parte 3ᵃ - Atto 3ᵉ - Parte 1ᵃ
- FAtto 3ᵉ - Parte 2ᵃ
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1992.
When was Rigoletto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Cetra C 1247.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 1247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XCI-50163 and XCI-50164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rigoletto 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.
