UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA. 15660
OEA. 15524
Mario LanzaE Lucevan Le Stelle / Vesti La Giubba = On With The Motley
Vinyl pressings
E Lucevan Le Stelle / Vesti La Giubba = On With The Motley
by Mario Lanza · 1951
11 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
E Lucevan Le Stelle was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 E Lucevan Le Stelle
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 3 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA.15224Printed Side A
OEA.15660Printed Side B
OEA15524-1A RG 2Runout Side A
OEA15660-1A GH 1Runout Side B
UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA15660-1A AD 3Runout side A stamped
OEA15524-1A AM 2Runout side B stamped
OEA. 15660
OEA. 15524
UK
1951- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA15524-1A RA 2Runout side A
OEA15660-1A GH 1Runout Side B
OEA.15224Label A
OEA.15660Label B
Italy
1951- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DA 1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA. 15524Label side A
OEA. 15660Label side B
Netherlands
1951- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 1983
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OEA. 15660
OEA. 15524
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DA 1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.A. 1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1983First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice DA 1983Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | His Master's Voice D.A. 1983Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola DA 1983Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola DA 1983Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice D.A. 1983Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AE Lucevan Le Stelle = The Stars Were Brightly Shining
- BVesti La Giubba = On With The Motley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of E Lucevan Le Stelle are there?
11 vinyl pressings of E Lucevan Le Stelle are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was E Lucevan Le Stelle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in UK, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is His Master's Voice D.A. 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of E Lucevan Le Stelle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.A. 1983, D.A.1983, DA 1983) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OEA. 15660 and OEA. 15524. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is E Lucevan Le Stelle 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.
