UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 13111
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-13359 1 3side 1
ZAL-13360-3G 2B 2side 2
ZAL-13361-4G 1 2side 3
ZAL-13322-5G 1 113side 4
Vincenzo BelliniI Puritani
Vinyl pressings
I Puritani
by Vincenzo Bellini · 1975
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
I Puritani was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 587/9
- Format
- LP, Box Set
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.3543 GF
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 587/9
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 587/9
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 13359 4G ▽ E DRunout side A
ZAL 13360 6V ▽ E DRunout side B
ZAL-13361-4GRunout side C
ZAL-13362-5GRunout side D
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Europe | Decca SET 587/9First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | Europe | Decca SET 587/9First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | UK | London Records OSA 13111First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | UK | Decca SET 587/9First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1975 | UK | Decca 6.3543 GFFirst yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca SET 587/9LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.35437 GFLP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records SLA 7588/90LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Decca 587/9LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 066-1 / Ricordi 416 066-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 067-1 / Ricordi 416 067-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 068-1 / Ricordi 416 068-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 13111LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 13111 / London Records OSA-13111LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, 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 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1987.
When was I Puritani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Europe. One of them is London Records OSA 13111.
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 OSA 13111, SET 587/9, 6.3543 GF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-13359 1 3 and ZAL-13360-3G 2B 2. 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.
