Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 786 = 2 S1 320Runout side A
2563 786 = 2 S2 320Runout side B
2563 787 = 2 S3 320Runout side C
2563 787 = 2 S4 320Runout side D
Giuseppe VerdiSimon Boccanegra
Vinyl pressings
Simon Boccanegra
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1977
14 pressings8 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Simon Boccanegra was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Simon Boccanegra
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2563 787 = 2 S 3 320 1SRunout stamped side C
2563 787 S 4 320 1 CRunout stamped side D
2563 788 = 3 S 5 320 1 LRunout stamped side E
2563 788 S 6 320 1 IRunout stamped side F
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2537 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Switzerland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 177 523/525
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 177 523/525First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2562 019-021LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 63 786/7/8LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 046 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 37 046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия C10 - 16827-32LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071 / Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169 / Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2740 169LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Simon Boccanegra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simon Boccanegra are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Simon Boccanegra are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Simon Boccanegra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Switzerland. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2709 071.
How do I tell if my copy of Simon Boccanegra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2709 071, 2740 169, 2537 046, XL 177 523/525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2563 786 = 2 S1 320 and 2563 786 = 2 S2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Simon Boccanegra 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.
