Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33QCX 10091Columbia 33QCX 10092
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Professori d'Orchestra Del Teatro Alla ScalaRigoletto
Vinyl pressings
Rigoletto
by Professori d'Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala · 1954
10 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Rigoletto was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Rigoletto
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Italy | Columbia 33QCX 10091 / Columbia 33QCX 10092First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Italy | Columbia QSOX. 11/12LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 153-17081/82LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 153-17082 MLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Columbia QSOX 11/12Box Set, Album, LP | Box Set, Album, LP |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-17081/82 / La Voce Del Padrone SQSOX 11/12LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Odeon QSOX 11/12LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | Pearl GEMM 177 / 8LP | LP |
| ? | US | Columbia EL-2 / Columbia EL 2LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | Columbia EL-2 / Columbia EL 2LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
Tracklist
- A1Atto 1.o
- A2Atto 2.o (Parte 1.a)
- BAtto 2.o (Conclusione)
- CAtto 3.o
- DAtto 4.o
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rigoletto are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1979.
When was Rigoletto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Italy. One of them is Columbia 33QCX 10091.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigoletto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33QCX 10091) 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 Rigoletto 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.