Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5342
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-3653-1ASide 1
CA ARL-3654-2ASide 2
Giuseppe VerdiRigoletto Highlights
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto Highlights
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1956
15 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Rigoletto Highlights was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Highlights
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Records 5342First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Decca ECSI 231 / Eclipse ECSI 231LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LXT 5397LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Records 5342LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-184 / Decca BD 518-BLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 50 516LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16 506LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Clubs ACL-N 295LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DDX 190 015 / Decca 190 015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 5397LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5397LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | London Records 5342LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Richmond R 23044LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Richmond R 23044LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records ARL 3653LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Rigoletto Highlights
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto Highlights are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto Highlights are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1972.
When was Rigoletto Highlights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is London Records 5342.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto Highlights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL-3653-1A and CA ARL-3654-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rigoletto Highlights 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.
