UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 259-61Decca SET.259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · ED1 labels
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6115-3GSide A
ZAL-6116-4GSide B
ZAL-6117-3GSide C
ZAL-6118-3GSide D
Vincenzo BelliniI Puritani
Vinyl pressings
I Puritani
by Vincenzo Bellini · 1963
14 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
I Puritani 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 I Puritani
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Decca SET 259-61 / Decca SET.259First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | Spain | Decca SXLE/SET 259-61LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK & Europe | Decca MET 259-61LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records OSA 1373LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | US | London Records OSA 1373LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-4559 / World Record Club S-4560LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S-4559 / World Record Club S-4560LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S-4559 / World Record Club S-4560LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-4559 / World Record Club S-4560LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00445 / World Record Club R-00446LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-00445 / World Record Club R-00446LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20079/81-BLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 259-61 / Decca SET 259LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 259-61 / Decca SET 259LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- I Puritani
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Puritani are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Puritani are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was I Puritani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Decca SET 259-61.
How do I tell if my copy of I Puritani is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 259-61) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-6115-3G and ZAL-6116-4G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Puritani 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.
