US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(e)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Mario LanzaMario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias
Vinyl pressings
Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias
by Mario Lanza · 1967
12 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Sings His Favorite Arias
7 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2932
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6724RCA Victor Red Seal (LSC-2932)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2932
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TRRM - 5821 - - 1 SSide 1
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(e)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-5823 TGSide A runout (etched)
TRRS-5824 TGSide B runout (etched)
TRRS-5823Side A label
TRRS-5824Side B label
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(b)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-Ste-TRRS-5823-XSide A (stamped)
LP-Ste-TRRS-5824-XSide B (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2932First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(e)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(b)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal 30,361 / RCA Victor Red Seal (LM.2932)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6724 / RCA Victor Red Seal (LSC-2932)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(e)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2932First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 712LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 712LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 712LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2932-B / RCA Victor Red Seal 26.41069LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LM 2932LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1La Donna E' Mobile
- A2Celeste Aida
- A3Recondita Armonia
- A4Testa Adorata
- A5Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
- A6Una Furtiva Lagrima
- B1Questa O Quella
- B2Un Tal Gioco
- B3E Lucevan Le Stelle
- B4Un Di All'Azzurro Spazio
- B5Che Gelida Manina
- B6Ciela E Mar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2932(e).
How do I tell if my copy of Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2932(e), LM-2932, SB-6724, LSC-2932(b)) 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 Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias 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.
