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Riccardo MutiChoeurs D'opéras

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Choeurs D'opéras

by Riccardo Muti · 1981

13 pressings10 countriesOperaClassical

Choeurs D'opéras was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Choeurs D'opéras

7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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

1981
Label and catalog number
Angel Records SZ-37795
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

S1-37795-G2 [W over F]38368-A #1 gene MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A complete

S2-37795-G1 #4 gene MASTERED BY CAPITOL [W over F]38368-BRunout side B complete

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Germany

1981
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice 1 C 061-03 953His Master's Voice 1C 061-03 953
Format
LP
Runout / matrix

03953-A1Stamped Runout, Side A

03953-B1Stamped Runout, Side B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03953First yearLPLP
1981GermanyHis Master's Voice 1 C 061-03 953 / His Master's Voice 1C 061-03 953First yearLPLP
1981GermanyHis Master's Voice 7 49881 1First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1981ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-03953First yearLPLP
1981PortugalHis Master's Voice 1039531First yearLPLP
1981UKHis Master's Voice ASD 3979 / His Master's Voice 063-03 953First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981USAngel Records SZ-37795First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981USAngel Records SZ 537795LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1982AustraliaWorld Record Club R 10159 / His Master's Voice OASD 3979LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1982SpainLa Voz De Su Amo 10C 065-003.953LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1984MexicoAngel Records SAM-37795LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03953LPLP
?JapanAngel Records EAC-90021LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Introduction Et Choeur: "Gli Arredi Festivi" (Acte I)4:59
  2. A2Marche Et Choeur: "E L'Assiria Una Regina" (Acte III)3:27
  3. A3Choeur Des Esclaves Hébreux: "Va Pensiero, Sull' Ali Dorate" (Acte III)5:16
  4. A4Choeur Des Croisés Et Des Pélerins: "O Signore, Dal Tetto Natio" (Acte IV)
  5. A5Choeur De L'Enclume: "Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne" (Acte II)2:48
  6. A6Choeur Des Soldats: "Squilli, Echeggi La Tromba Guerriera" (Acte III)2:37
  7. A7Choeur Des Gitanes: "Noi Siam Zingarelle"
  8. A8Choeurs Des Matadors: "Di Madride Noi Siam Mattadori" (Acte II)5:44
  9. B1Introduction Et Choeurs Des Sorcières: "Che Faceste? Dite Su" (Acte I)3:22
  10. B2Choeur Des Sorcières: "S'allontanarono!" (Acte I)2:00
  11. B3Choeur Des Assassins: "Chi V'impose Unirvi A Noi?" (Acte II)3:09
  12. B4Introduction Et Choeur Des Sorcières: "Tre Volte Miagola La Gatta In Fregola" (Acte III)4:10
  13. B5Choeur Des Réfugiés Ecossais: "Patria Oppressa" (Acte IV)6:34
  14. B6"Gloria All' Egitto" Et Grande Marche (Acte II)4:35

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Choeurs D'opéras are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Choeurs D'opéras are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.

When was Choeurs D'opéras first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03953.

How do I tell if my copy of Choeurs D'opéras is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 069-03953, ASD 3979, SZ-37795, 1 C 061-03 953) 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 Choeurs D'opéras 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.

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