Italy
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana A72R 0105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E7RN 3252 2S 1A 1Runout side A
2E7RN 3253 1S 1A 2Runout side B
2E7RN-3252Label side A
2E7RN-3253Label side B
Mario LanzaMario Lanza In Opera
Vinyl pressings
Mario Lanza In Opera
by Mario Lanza · 1957
10 pressings5 countriesOperaClassicalStage & Screen
Mario Lanza In Opera was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mario Lanza In Opera
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72R 0105First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana ERA 110 / RCA Italiana A72R 01057", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor ERA 110 / RCA Victor A72R 01057", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor ERA-1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor ERA 1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal ERA-110 / RCA Red Seal ERA 1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor ERA 1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal ERA 1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal ERA-110 / RCA Red Seal ERA 1107", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal 260707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Un Dì All' Azzurro Spazio
- A2Questa O Quella
- B1Come Un Bel Dì Di Maggio
- B2La Donna È Mobile
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mario Lanza In Opera are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mario Lanza In Opera are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1962.
When was Mario Lanza In Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Italy. One of them is RCA Italiana A72R 0105, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Mario Lanza In Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A72R 0105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2E7RN 3252 2S 1A 1 and 2E7RN 3253 1S 1A 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mario Lanza In Opera 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.
