UK
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5202
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3057-1ASide A runout
ARL-3058-1ASide B runout
Mario Del MonacoRecital No. 4
Vinyl pressings
Recital No. 4
by Mario del Monaco · 1956
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Recital No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Recital No. 4
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5202First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | London Records 5237LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Decca SXL 21014-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Spain | Decca SXL 2122LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2122 / Decca SXL.2122LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records OS.25021LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records OS.25021 / London Records OS 25021LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | London Records 5237LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 2122 / Decca SXL.2122LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия Д 22361-2LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21014-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21014-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Diamonds SDDI 1101LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Diamonds SDDI 101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Un Ballo In Maschera
- Fedora
- Giulietta E Romeo
- Madama Butterfly
- Le Cid
- Carmen
- Ernani
- L'Africaine
- La Wally
- Lucia Di Lammermoor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Recital No. 4 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Recital No. 4 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1968.
When was Recital No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 5202, released June 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Recital No. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-3057-1A and ARL-3058-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Recital No. 4 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.
