Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Discos Angel 10371/72/73
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Jules MassenetWerther
Vinyl pressings
Werther
by Jules Massenet · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Werther 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 Werther
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Discos Angel 10371/72/73First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C153-107 46/48 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2 C153-107 46/48tLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia LFX 151 / Columbia LFX 152Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C153-107 46/48LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | Columbia 33 FHX 5009 - 5010 - 5011LP, Remastered, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Remastered, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C053-10746/8 P / La Voix De Son Maître 2 C053-10746/8 MLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia LFX 151Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | France | Columbia LFX 154Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 153-10746/8LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia LFX 151 / Columbia LFX 152Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- I & II - Acte I
- III & IV - Acte I
- V & VI - Acte I
- VII & VIII - Acte I
- IX & X - Acte I
- XI & XII - Acte II
- XIII & XIV - Acte II
- XV & XVI - Acte II
- XVII & XVIII - Acte II
- XIX & XX - Acte III
- XXI & XXII - Acte III
- XXIII & XXIV - Acte III
- XXV & XXVI - Acte III
- XXVII & XXVIII - Acte IV
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Werther are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Werther are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Werther first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Argentina. One of them is Discos Angel 10371/72/73.
How do I tell if my copy of Werther is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10371/72/73) 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 Werther 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.