UK
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6147Decca LXT.6147
- Format
- LP, Mono
Nicolai GhiaurovRussian & French Arias
Vinyl pressings
Russian & French Arias
by Nicolai Ghiaurov · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Russian & French Arias was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Russian & French Arias
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6147Decca SXL.6147
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6555-4L B KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-6556-4L U KT 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL.6555Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.6556Matrix on label - side B
US
February 1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25911
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6555-4L B KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-6556-4L U KT 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL.6555Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.6556Matrix on label - side B
US
February 1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5911
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6555-1ARunout side A - stamped
ARL-6556-1ARunout side B - stamped
ARL.6555Matrix on label - side A
ARL.6556Matrix on label - side B
France
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6147
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6555-4L B KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-6556-4L U KT 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL.6555Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.6556Matrix on label - side B
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | London Records OS 25911First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records 5911First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LXT 6147 / Decca LXT.6147First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6147 / Decca SXL.6147First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | Decca SXL 6147First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21103-B / Decca SXL 21 103-BLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21103-B / Decca SXL 21 103-BLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21103-BLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21103-BLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | London Records OS 25911 / London Records OS.25911LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Susanin's Aria - Act 4
- A2The Demon's Aria - Act 3
- A3René's Aria
- A4Konchak's Aria - Act 2
- A5Galitzky's Aria - Act 1
- B1Le Veau D'Or Est Toujours Debout (Song Of The Golden Calf - Act 2.)
- B2Vous Qui Faites L'Endormie (Serenade - Act 4)
- B3Les Grands Mots Que Voila! ... Epouse Quelque Brave Fille Act 3
- B4Volontiers, Un Vieux Air Huguenot ... Piff Paff (Marcel's Air Act 2)
- B5La La La La ... Quand La Flamme De L'Amour (Ralph's Air - Act 1)
- B6Votre Toast Je Peux Vous Rendre (Toreador's Song - Act 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Russian & French Arias are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Russian & French Arias are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Russian & French Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, France. One of them is Decca LXT 6147, released March 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Russian & French Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6147, SXL 6147, OS 25911, 5911) 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 Russian & French 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.