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Jacques OffenbachThe Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights)

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The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights)

by Jacques Offenbach · 1965

25 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical

The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights)

3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.

UK

1965
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice ASD 2330His Master's Voice ASD.2330
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2YLA 9019Side A Runout

2YLA 9020Side B Runout

Full details of this pressing

US

1965
Label and catalog number
Angel Records 36413
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2YLA - X - 9019 - B2Side A Runout

2YLA - X - 9020 - B2Side B Runout

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 25 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1965CanadaAngel Records 36413 / Angel Records ANG. 36413First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965UKHis Master's Voice ASD 2330 / His Master's Voice ASD.2330First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965UKHis Master's Voice ASD 2330 / His Master's Voice ASD.2330LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1965UKHis Master's Voice ASD 2330 / His Master's Voice ASD.2330LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1965USAngel Records 36413First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1967USAngel Records 36413LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1970s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2901651LP, AlbumLP, Album
1980s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982UKHis Master's Voice SXLP 30538 / His Master's Voice 0C 053 - 00 340LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
1982UKHis Master's Voice SXLP 30538 / His Master's Voice 0C 053 - 00 340LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
1984SwedenHis Master's Voice 1003401LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustriaHis Master's Voice 64 362 / Columbia 64 362LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 061-12104 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 061-12104LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître CVT 2016LPLP
?GermanyDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-01 967 / His Master's Voice 1 C 063-01 967LPLP
?GermanyHis Master's Voice 1C 061-01 967LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyElectrola SME 80 931 / Electrola CSDW 7356LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyHis Master's Voice 1C 061 1019671LPLP
?GermanyDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-01 967 / His Master's Voice 1 C 063-01 967LP, Repress, StereoLP, Repress, Stereo
?GermanyHis Master's Voice SME 80 931LP, AlbumLP, Album
?GermanyDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-01 967LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
?GermanyHis Master's Voice SME 80 931LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?New ZealandWorld Record Club WI 5068LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
?USAngel Records S 36413LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USAngel Voices AV-34077LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?USAngel Records 36413 / Angel Records S 36413LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Il Était Une Fois, À La Cour D'Eisenach!
  2. A2Ah! Vivre Deux
  3. A3C'est Moi, Coppélius
  4. A4Mesdames Et Messieurs
  5. A5Entr'acte ... Barcarolle
  6. A6Scintille, Diamant!
  7. B1Malheureux! Tu Ne Comprends Donc Pas
  8. B2Hélas! Mon Coeur S'égare Encore!
  9. B3Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle!
  10. B4J'ai Le Bonheur Dans L'âme!
  11. B5Ma Mère! ... Antonia! Ciel!

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights) are there?

25 vinyl pressings of The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.

When was The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2330.

How do I tell if my copy of The Tales Of Hoffman (Highlights) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 2330, 36413) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YLA 9019 and 2YLA 9020. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Tales Of Hoffman (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.

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