US
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6046
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set, Album
- Runout / matrix
E3 RP5114-7SA runout stamped
G2 RP4403-13D runout stamped
E3 RP5115-138B runout stamped
E3 RP5116-1-SC runout stamped
Pietro MascagniCavalleria Rusticana
Vinyl pressings
Cavalleria Rusticana
by Pietro Mascagni · 1957
11 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Cavalleria Rusticana 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 Cavalleria Rusticana
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6046First yearLP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-6044 / RCA Victrola VIC-6044-1LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victrola VIC-6044LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 6044LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victrola MCV 534 (2)LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victrola MCV 534 (2)LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | RCA Victrola VIC-6044 / Jugoton LSRCA-70925/6LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA VL 43534 (2) / RCA Victrola VL 43534 (2)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9112 0821-22 / Gramofonový Klub 9112 0821-22LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | RCA VLS 43534 (2) / RCA Victrola VLS 43534 (2)LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA VLS 43534 (2) / RCA Victrola VLS 43534 (2)LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Cavalleria Rusticana
- Opera Choruses
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cavalleria Rusticana are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cavalleria Rusticana are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1982.
When was Cavalleria Rusticana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6046, released January 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Cavalleria Rusticana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-6046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3 RP5114-7S and G2 RP4403-13. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cavalleria Rusticana 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.
