US
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks IM 37298
- Format
- LP
Kiri Te KanawaVerdi & Puccini
Vinyl pressings
Verdi & Puccini
by Kiri Te Kanawa · 1983
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Verdi & Puccini was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 & Puccini
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks 1P 7600
- Format
- LP
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks IM 37298
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DAL 37298-2L COLUMBIA NYRunout side A stamped
DBL 37298-2AA COLUMBIA NYRunout side B stamped
DAL 37298Label side A
DBL 37298Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks IM 37298
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DAL 37298-2L COLUMBIA NYRunout side A stamped
DBL 37298-2AA COLUMBIA NYRunout side B stamped
DAL 37298Label side A
DBL 37298Label side B
Australia
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks DBR 003
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks IM 37298
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | CBS Masterworks IM 37298First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS Masterworks D 37298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS Masterworks D 37298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AC 1692First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS Masterworks DBR 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks IM 37298First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks 1P 7600First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks IM 37298First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks IM 37298First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS Masterworks DBR 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1"Tu Che Le Vanità Conoscesti" (Don Carlo, Act V)9:02
- A2"Timor Di Me - D'amor Sull'ali Rosee" (Il Travatore, Act IV)5:06
- A3"È Strano - Ah, Fors'è Lui" (La Traviata, Act I)9:21
- B1"Se Come Voi" (Le Villi, Act I)5:18
- B2"Vissi D'arte" (Tosca, Act II)3:27
- B3"Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta" (La Rondine, Act I)3:17
- B4"Quando M'en Vo'soletta" (La Bohème, Act II)2:30
- B5"In Quelle Trine Morbide" (Manon Lescaut, Act II)2:40
- B6"O Mio Babbino Caro" (Gianni Schicci)2:24
- B7"Un Bel Di Vedremo" (Madama Butterfly, Act II)4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Verdi & Puccini are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Verdi & Puccini are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Verdi & Puccini first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is CBS Masterworks IM 37298.
How do I tell if my copy of Verdi & Puccini is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IM 37298, 1P 7600, DBR 003, D 37298) 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 & Puccini 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.
