France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips S 06.018 R
- Format
- LP, 10"
Giuseppe VerdiVerdi
Vinyl pressings
Verdi
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1955
13 pressings7 countriesClassical
Verdi was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Verdi
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Philips S 06.018 RFirst yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1956 | France | Philips S 06.018 RLP, 10", Repress | LP, 10", Repress |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Philips S 06018 R10", Compilation | 10", Compilation |
| ? | France | Philips G 05 376 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 06018 RLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 06018 RLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Philips S 06018 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Philips S 06018 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 06018 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 06018 RLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 06018 RLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| ? | Norway | Philips S 06018 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation |
| ? | Norway | Philips S 06018 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Gloria All' Egitto (Grand March And Chorus From "Aida" Act 2)
- A2Gerusaleme (Procession Chorus From "I Lombardi" Act 3)
- B1Coro D' Introduzione ("Gli Arredi Festivi Giù" From "Nabucco" Act 1)
- B2Coro Di Schiavi Ebrei ("Va, Pensiero" From "Nabucco" Act 3)
- B3Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie (Gipsy Chorus From "Il Trovatore" Act 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Verdi are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Verdi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was Verdi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Philips S 06.018 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Verdi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 06.018 R) 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 Verdi 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.
