Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 6343
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Giuseppe VerdiRigoletto
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1964
11 pressings4 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
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 280
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 136 280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 6343First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 / Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 SLPEMLP | LP |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 280LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 413 493-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 280LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 280 SLPEMLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 006LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 108LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 213602LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Präludium
- A2Questa O Quella (Freundlich Blick Ich)
- A3Figlia ! Mio Padre (Tochter ! Mein Vater)
- A4Gualtier Maldè, Nome Di Lui Si Amato (Gualtier Maldè, O Du Geliebter Name)
- A5Povero Rigoletto ! / Cortigiani, Vil Razza Dannata (Ach Armer Rigoletto / Feile Sklaven, Ihr Habt Sie Verhandelt)
- B1Mio Padre ! Dio, Mia Gilda (Mein Vater! Gott, Meine Tochter)
- B2La Donna È Mobile (O Wie So Trügerisch)
- B3Un Dì, Se Ben Rammentomi (Als Tänzerin Erschienst Du Mir)
- B4V'ho' Ingannato, Colpevole Fui (Ich Bin Strafbar, Ich Täuschte Dich, Vater)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1973.
When was Rigoletto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 6343.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6343, 136 280 SLPEM, 136 280) 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.
