UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5137Decca LXT.5137
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2847-1A B RT 2Stamped runout side A
ARL-2848-2A U RT 1Stamped runout side B
Pierino GambaFive Rossini Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Five Rossini Overtures
by Pierino Gamba · 1955
11 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Five Rossini Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Five Rossini Overtures
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1366London Records LL.1366
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2847-2A 131 2 CAEStamped side A
ARL-2848-1A C1 RT 2Stamped side B
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1366
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | London Records LL 1366First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT 5137 / Decca LXT.5137First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | London Records LL 1366 / London Records LL.1366First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5137 / Decca LXTM.5137LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5137 / Decca LXT.5137LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca ACL 198LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Eclipse ECS 531 / Decca ECS.531LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECS 531 / Eclipse ECS 531LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECM 531 / Eclipse ECM.531LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECS 531 / Eclipse ECS 531LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Decca 220.021LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Siege Of Corinth Overture
- A2William Tell Overture
- B1Tancredi Overture
- B2Il Signor Bruschino Overture
- B3La Cenerentola Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Five Rossini Overtures are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Five Rossini Overtures are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Five Rossini Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Decca LXT 5137.
How do I tell if my copy of Five Rossini Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5137, LL 1366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-2847-1A B RT 2 and ARL-2848-2A U RT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Five Rossini Overtures 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.