UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6345Decca SXL.6345
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Marilyn HorneArias From French Operas
Vinyl pressings
Arias From French Operas
by Marilyn Horne · 1968
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticOperaClassicalStage & Screen
Arias From French Operas was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Arias From French Operas
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6345Decca SXL.6345
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8188-6G
ZAL-8189-4G
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6345
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.8188A Side Label
ARL.8189B Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 26064
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 26064London Records OS.26064
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8188-6GSide A - stamped
ZAL-8189-4GSide B - stamped
ZAL.8188Label A (upside down)
ZAL.8189Label B (upside down)
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7014Decca 7.014
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | London Records OS 26064 / London Records OS.26064First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Decca 7014 / Decca 7.014First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca SAD 22026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Decca SXLM 6345 / Decca SXLM.6345First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 6345 / Decca SXL.6345First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 6345 / Decca SXL.6345First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca LXT 6345First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | London Records OS 26064First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Decca SXL 6345 / Decca SXL.6345LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Netherlands | Decca 417 110-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Werther
- Mignon
- Carmen
- Samson Et Dalila
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arias From French Operas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Arias From French Operas are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1986.
When was Arias From French Operas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Decca SXL 6345.
How do I tell if my copy of Arias From French Operas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6345, LXT 6345, OS 26064, 7014) 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 Arias From French Operas 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.