UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca MET 239/41
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5682-1AMET.239, Side 1
ARL-5687-1AMET.239, Side 6
ARL-5683-1AMET.240, Side 2
ARL-5686-1AMET.240, Side 5
Vincenzo BelliniLa Sonnambula
Vinyl pressings
La Sonnambula
by Vincenzo Bellini · 1963
13 pressings5 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Sonnambula 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 La Sonnambula
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1365
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · FFSS Labels
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records A 4365
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set, Mono
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SETA 239/41
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLE-SET 239-41
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5682-IERunout side A
ZAL-5683-3GRunout side B
ZAL-5684-2GRunout side C
ZAL-5685-2GRunout side D
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Decca SETA 239/41First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | Spain | Decca SXLE-SET 239-41First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | UK | Decca MET 239/41First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | US | London Records OSA 1365First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | US | London Records A 4365First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records OSA 1365LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SET 239/41LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Decca SET 239/41LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Decca SET 239/41 / Decca 67 99 101/03LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1985 | Italy | Decca 416 073-1 / Ricordi 416 073-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Decca 416 074-1 / Ricordi 416 074-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Decca 416 072-1 / Ricordi 416 072-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SET 239/41 / Decca SET 239LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- La Sonnambula
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Sonnambula are there?
13 vinyl pressings of La Sonnambula are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1985.
When was La Sonnambula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Australia, Spain. One of them is Decca MET 239/41.
How do I tell if my copy of La Sonnambula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MET 239/41, OSA 1365, A 4365, SETA 239/41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-5682-1A and ARL-5687-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Sonnambula 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.
