Bulgaria
1970- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВОА 1073
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
BOA 1073 S A 17 XI 70Side A
ВОА 1073 B 13 XI 70
Nicolai GhiaurovBass, Opera Recital
Vinyl pressings
Bass, Opera Recital
by Nicolai Ghiaurov · 1970
15 pressings1 countryOperaClassical
Bass, Opera Recital was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Bass, Opera Recital
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1979 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВОА 1073LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rondo Of Mephistopheles
- A2Mephistopheles' Serenade
- A3Marsel's Aria
- A4Ralph's Aria
- A5Songs Of Escamillo
- A6Don Basilio's Aria
- B1A scene from the Prologue from the op. "Mephistopheles"
- B2Song of the Varyag guest - "Sadko"
- B3Prince Gremin's Aria
- B4Prince Renes's Aria
- B5Galitsky's Aria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bass, Opera Recital are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bass, Opera Recital are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Bass, Opera Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Bulgaria. One of them is Балкантон ВОА 1073.
How do I tell if my copy of Bass, Opera Recital is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ВОА 1073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOA 1073 S A 17 XI 70 and ВОА 1073 B 13 XI 70. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bass, Opera Recital 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.