Country unknown
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips GL 5654Philips G 03072 L
- Format
- LP, Album
Giuseppe VerdiRigoletto (Sélection)
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto (Sélection)
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1959
10 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Rigoletto (Sélection) was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 (Sélection)
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Unknown | Philips GL 5654 / Philips G 03072 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Philips 6851 087LP | LP |
| 1981 | Portugal | Philips 68 51 087LP | LP |
| 1981 | Spain | Philips 68 51 087LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fontana 700468 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 839 565 VGYLP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 700468 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 700468 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02005 LLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02021/22 LLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Della Mia Bella Incognita3:40
- A2Pari Siamo8:43
- A3Ah! Veglia, O Donna4:48
- A4Gualtier Maldè6:29
- A5Duca, Duca2:27
- B1Povero Rigoletto8:15
- B2Tutte Le Feste Al Tempio6:57
- B3Si, Vendetta, Tremenda Vendetta2:27
- B4La Donna è Mobile2:09
- B5Bella Figlia Dell'amore4:03
- B6Lassü, In Cielo2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto (Sélection) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto (Sélection) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1981.
When was Rigoletto (Sélection) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959. One of them is Philips GL 5654.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto (Sélection) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GL 5654) 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 (Sélection) 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.
