US
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 26373
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-12572-2GSide 1 (stamped)
ZAL-12573-2GSide 2 (stamped)
Vinyl pressings
King Of The High C's
by Luciano Pavarotti · 1973
23 pressings13 countriesOperaClassical
King Of The High C's was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 King Of The High C's
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS26373London Records OS 26373
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS26373
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 12571 -3Side A
ZAL 12572 -1Side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records XOS 26373
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 26373
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | London Records XOS 26373First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records OS 26373First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | London Records OS 26373First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | London Records OS26373 / London Records OS 26373First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | London Records OS26373First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Argentina | London Records 10269LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Decca SXLA-6658LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 12746LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 12746LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 12746LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca SXLI 6658LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca SXLI 6658LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | London Records OS26373LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | South Africa | Decca ML 4501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Decca SXL 6658LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | World Record Club R 03435LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Decca SXL 6658LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OS26373 / London Records OS 26373LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | London Records OS 26373LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ah Mes Amis. Quel Jour De Fête...Que Dire? Que Faire?...Pour Mon Ame
- A2Spirto Gentil
- A3Di Qual Tetra Luce...Ah Si Ben Mio...L'Onda De' Suoni Mistici...Di Quella Pira
- B1Di Rigori Armato
- B2Non Mi Lasciare...O Muto Asil...Corriam! Voliam
- B3A Te O Cara
- B4Che Gelida Manina
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The High C's are there?
23 vinyl pressings of King Of The High C's are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was King Of The High C's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records OS 26373.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The High C's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS 26373, OS26373, XOS 26373) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-12572-2G and ZAL-12573-2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The High C's 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.
