Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL-1115
- Format
- LP, Album
Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra-ComiqueHighlights From Carmen
Vinyl pressings
Highlights From Carmen
by Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra-Comique · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesOperaClassical
Highlights From Carmen 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 Highlights From Carmen
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | London Records LL-1115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 38LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Score Classique SCO 8520LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1984 | France | Festival Classique 703LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Alliance Media 11022LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 513710", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 513710", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 513710", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DDX 190 020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records R 23043 / Richmond R 23043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Act 1
- A1Sur La Place (Opening Chorus)
- A2La Voilà! (Entry Of Carmen)
- A3L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera)
- A4Près Des Ramparts De Séville (Seguidilla)
- Act 2
- A5Les Tringles Des Sistres Tintaient (Chanson Bohème)
- A6Votre Toast Je Peux Vous Le Rendre (Toreador's Song)
- A7Nous Avons En Tête Une Affaire (Quintet)
- B1La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetée (Flower Song)
- Act 3
- B2Melons!...Coupons! (Card Trio)
- B3Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'Épouvante (Miccaela's Aria)
- B4Quelques Lignes Plus Bas Je Suis Escamillo (Duet)
- Act 4
- B5C'est Toi...C'est Moi (Finale)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highlights From Carmen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Highlights From Carmen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1985.
When was Highlights From Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Canada. One of them is London Records LL-1115.
How do I tell if my copy of Highlights From Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL-1115) 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 Highlights From Carmen 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.