US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records PAV 2001-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · ffrr
Luciano PavarottiBravo Pavarotti
Vinyl pressings
Bravo Pavarotti
by Luciano Pavarotti · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
Bravo Pavarotti was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Bravo Pavarotti
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records PAV 2001-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records 31C 167 63318/9
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · ffrr
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records PAV 2001-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records PAV 2001-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15798-5SSide A record 1
ZAL-15799-?5LSide B record 1, unable to make out the letter ?, may have been stamped twice at same location
ZAL-15800-4SSide A record 2
ZAL-15801-2SSide B record 2, not sure about the S
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records PAV 2001-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15798-5SSide A record 1
ZAL-15799-?5LSide B record 1, unable to make out the letter ?, may have been stamped twice at same location
ZAL-15800-4SSide A record 2
ZAL-15801-2SSide B record 2, not sure about the S
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | London Records 31C 167 63318/9First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records PAV 2001-2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records PAV 2001-2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records PAV 2001-2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records PAV 2001-2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records PAV 2001-2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Decca D129DI 2LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Decca D129D 2LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1980 | UK | Decca D129D 2LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | London Records LCR 55000-A2 / PolyGram LCR 55000-A2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca D129D 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Sextette-Qui Mi Frena3:41
- A2Tu Che Adio4:48
- A3In Im Coupe...O Mimi4:41
- A4Di Rigori Armato3:04
- A5La Rivedra Nell' Estasi2:37
- A6E Scherzo Od E Follia3:37
- B1O Mes Amis6:48
- B2Pour Me Rapprocher De Marie3:37
- B3Chiedi All'Aura Lusinghiera7:15
- B4Quando Le Sere5:43
- C1Libiamo2:57
- C2Un Di Felice3:22
- C3Ingemisco3:32
- C4Parmi Veder Le Lagrime4:42
- C5La Donna E Mobile & Quartet8:32
- D1A Te, O Cara6:29
- D2Non Piangere Liu2:17
- D3E Lucevan Le Stelle3:10
- D4Ai Nostri Monti4:21
- D5Favorita Del Re....Spirto Gentil4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bravo Pavarotti are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bravo Pavarotti are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Bravo Pavarotti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is London Records PAV 2001-2.
How do I tell if my copy of Bravo Pavarotti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAV 2001-2, 31C 167 63318/9) 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 Bravo Pavarotti 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.
