Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 931Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 932
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Giuseppe VerdiRigoletto
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1964
21 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Rigoletto was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 931/33
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 931 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 932First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 931/33First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 931 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 932LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1965 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138931/33LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 138 931/33LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 014LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 014 / Deutsche Grammophon 1138 931LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2562 001-003LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 825 / ETERNA 826 825-827LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 825 / ETERNA 826 825-827LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 413 294-1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 014LP, Stereo, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 083LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 083LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 014LP, Stereo, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709014 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 014LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 416 058-1 / Ricordi 416 058-1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 416 059-1 / Ricordi 416 059-1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 416 060-1 / Ricordi 416 060-1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris 138 931 / Ex Libris 138 932LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris 172 726 / Grammoclub Ex Libris 172 726LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Rigoletto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1984.
When was Rigoletto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 931.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLPM 138 931, 18 931/33) 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 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.
