UK
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2298Columbia SAX 2299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Tullio SerafinDonizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore
Vinyl pressings
Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore
by Tullio Serafin · 1959
12 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore
5 pressings came out in 1959, 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
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2298Columbia SAX 2299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Box Set
UK
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1649Columbia 33CX 1650
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XBX.9035Side A label
XBX.9036Side B label
XBX.9037Side C label
XBX.9038Side D label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3594 B/L (35761-62)
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAXQ 7257Columbia SAXQ 7258
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Italy | Columbia SAXQ 7257 / Columbia SAXQ 7258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Angel Records 3594 B/L (35761-62)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SAX 2298 / Columbia SAX 2299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SAX 2298 / Columbia SAX 2299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1649 / Columbia 33CX 1650First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1649 / Columbia 33CX 1650LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Seraphim IB-6001 / Seraphim SIB-6001LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 163-00863/64LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 163-00863/64Box Set, Album, LP, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Angel Records 35761 / Angel Records 35762LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 91 042/43 / Columbia 33 WCX 1649/50LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Seraphim IB-6001 / Seraphim M-IB-6001LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Act I (Part 1)
- B1Act I (Part 2)
- C1Act I (Conclusion)
- C2Act II (Part 1)
- D1Act II (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.
When was Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US, Italy. One of them is Columbia SAX 2298, released September 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAX 2298, 33CX 1649, 3594 B/L (35761-62), SAXQ 7257) 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 Donizetti – L'Elisir D'Amore 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.