US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25334
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.5451Label side A
ZAL.5452Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Cavalleria Rusticana (Highlights) / I Pagliacci (Highlights)
by Mario del Monaco · 1961
21 pressings9 countriesOperaRomanticClassicalStage & Screen
Cavalleria Rusticana 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Cavalleria Rusticana
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25334
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5451-9RLabel side A
ZAL-5452-4GLabel side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5700
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5451-1SSide A runout, stamped
ARL-5452-1SSide B runout, stamped
ARL.5451Side A label
ARL.5452Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25334
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5451-11G U J T 1A Side Runout
ZAL-5452-5G C J T 2 DB Side Runout
ZAL 5451A Side Label
ZAL 5452B Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5700
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5451-3A G 1Side A runout, stamped
ARL-5452-4A B 1Side B runout, stamped
ARL.5451Side A label
ARL.5452Side B label
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25334
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | London Records OS 25334First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records OS 25334First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records OS 25334First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records 5700First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records OS 25334First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records 5700First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | Decca SXL 6012 / Decca SXL.6012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | South Africa | Festival FCL 5232 / Decca FCL 5232LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL 6012 / Decca SXL.6012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 6012 / Decca LXT.6012LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL6012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records SLH 3010LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 418LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Decca 412 829-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 6012 / Decca SXLA.6012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 420.458-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 412 842-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca F-147LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41976 ANLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Decca J-419LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca NUX 390 004LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Pagliacci—Highlights
- Cavalleria Rusticana—Highlights
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cavalleria Rusticana are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Cavalleria Rusticana are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1985.
When was Cavalleria Rusticana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records OS 25334.
How do I tell if my copy of Cavalleria Rusticana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS 25334, 5700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL.5451 and ZAL.5452. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cavalleria Rusticana 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.