US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6098
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M2 RY1597-8SSide A runout, var. 1
M2 RY1598-2SSide B runout, var. 1
M2 RY1599-4SSide C runout, var. 1
M2 RY1600-2SSide D runout, var. 1
Hector BerliozRomeo And Juliet
Vinyl pressings
Romeo And Juliet
by Hector Berlioz · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Romeo And Juliet was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Romeo And Juliet
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LD-6098
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M2RP-1593-1ASide A runout
M2RP-1594-2ASide B runout
M2RP-1595-1ASide C runout
M2RP-1596-2ASide D runout
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LD-6098
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M2RP-1593-1ASide 1 stamped
M2RP-1594-2ASide 2 stamped
M2RP-1595-1ASide 3 stamped
M2RP-1596-2ASide 4 stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LDS-6098
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LD 6098RCA Victor Red Seal LD 6098
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M2RP 1593Side 1 label
M2RP 1594Side 2 label
M2RP 1595Side 3 label
M2RP 1596Side 4 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LD 6098 / RCA Victor Red Seal LD 6098First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal LD-6098First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal LDS-6098First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6098First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LD-6098First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LDS 6098LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · Colored vinyl |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-6042LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | RCA Red Seal AVL 2 0676LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия C10 18919-22LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия C10-18919 / Мелодия C10-18920LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor 630.726-27LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS 6042/1-2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Romeo And Juliet
- Part One
- Part Two
- Part Three
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1983.
When was Romeo And Juliet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LDS 6098.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo And Juliet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LDS 6098, LD-6098, LDS-6098, LD 6098) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2 RY1597-8S and M2 RY1598-2S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romeo And Juliet 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.
