UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6075Decca LXT.6075
- Format
- LP, Mono
Régine CrespinItalian Operatic Arias
Vinyl pressings
Italian Operatic Arias
by Régine Crespin · 1963
12 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Italian Operatic Arias was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Italian Operatic Arias
4 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6075Decca SXL.6075
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5957-2G C KT 1Runout side 1 - stamped
ZAL-5958-2G I KT 1Runout side 2 - stamped
ZAL.5957Matrix on label - side 1
ZAL.5958Matrix on label - side 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25799London Records OS.25799
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5957-2GRunout side 1 - stamped
ZAL-5958-2GRunout side 2 - stamped
ZAL.5957Matrix on label - side 1
ZAL.5958Matrix on label - side 2
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records 10296
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | London Records 10296First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 6075 / Decca LXT.6075First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL 6075 / Decca SXL.6075First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | London Records OS 25799 / London Records OS.25799First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | London Records SLC 2114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Decca GRV 12LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 592039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 6.075 / Decca SXL 6075LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAD 22 032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Eurodisc 70 700 KRLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 313LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6075 / Decca SXL.6075LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tacea La Nitte ("Il Trovatore")
- A2Morrò Ma Prima In Grazia ("Un Ballo In Maschera")
- A3Willow Song And Prayer ("Otello")
- B1Suicidio ("La Gioconda")
- B2Voi Lo Sapete ("Cavalleria Rusticana")
- B3Un Bel Dì ("Madama Butterfly")
- B4L'altra Notte ("Mefistofele")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italian Operatic Arias are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Italian Operatic Arias are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1983.
When was Italian Operatic Arias first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Argentina. One of them is Decca LXT 6075.
How do I tell if my copy of Italian Operatic Arias is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6075, SXL 6075, OS 25799, 10296) 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 Italian Operatic 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.
