Italy
August 23, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33QCX 10418
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLX 98 T1
XLX 99 T1

Vinyl pressings
by Maria Callas · 1961
Arie Da Opere Francesi was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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.
XLX 98 T1
XLX 99 T1
YLX 1-2 1 GSide A stamped
YLX 2-4 2 RSide B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Columbia SAX 2410 / Columbia SAXO-2410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Angel Records 35882First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Columbia SAXF 219First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Columbia STC 91155 / Columbia STC 91 155First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Columbia C 91 155 / Columbia 33 WCX 1771First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Columbia STC 91155 / Columbia STC 91 155First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Italy | Columbia SAXQ 7319First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | Columbia SAXQ 7319First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | South Africa | Columbia 33JCX 1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1771First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SAX 2410First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SAX 2410LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1961 | Italy | Columbia 33QCX 10418First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | France | Columbia FCX 902 / Columbia 33 FCX 902LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Columbia FCX 902 / Columbia 33 SAXF 902LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-00540LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065 - 00540LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-00540LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice ASDZ 4306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 4306 / His Master's Voice 0C 065 - 43 348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 1433481LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Worldwide | Testament SAX 2410 / Columbia SAX 2410LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Vinyl Passion Classical VPC 85073LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | His Master's Voice 5 C 053-00 540LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Angel Records S-35882LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Argentina | Angel Records LPC 12166LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Angel Records 3-CBX 352LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 35882LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records ANG 35882LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 35882LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records S 35882LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître CVB 902LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-00540LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 053-00 540LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia STC 91 155 / Columbia SAXW 2410LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 91 155 / Columbia 33 WCX 1771LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 91 155 / Columbia 33 WCX 1771LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80132LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
53 vinyl pressings of Arie Da Opere Francesi are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1961 and 2019.
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Italy, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 33QCX 10418, released August 23, 1961.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33QCX 10418, SAXQ 7319, 33CX 1771, SAX 2410) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX 98 T1 and XLX 99 T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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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