UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 424-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9901-3GSET 424, Side 1
ZAL-9902-4GSET 424, Side 2
ZAL-9903-2GSET 425, Side 3
ZAL-9904-1GSET 425, Side 4
Vinyl pressings
Norma
by Vincenzo Bellini · 1965
20 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticBel CantoClassical
Norma was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Norma
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SER 5524-6
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SER 5524-6
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 40-3720
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-6166
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
RRRS 0461✲ STEREO B1A1Runout Side 1
RRRS 0462✲ STEREO B1A1Runout Side 6
RRRS 0463✲ STEREO B1A1Runout Side 2
RRRS 0464✲ STEREO B1A1Runout Side 5
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSC-6166 / 1-3
- Format
- Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP - Ste - RRRS - 8929 - XOn side B
LP - Ste - RRRS - 8932 - XOn side E
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | RCA Red Seal LSC-6166First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor LSC-6166 / 1-3First yearBox Set, Album, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSC-6166 / 1-3First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SET 424-6First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SER 5524-6First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SER 5524-6First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records 40-3720First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | London Records OSA 1394LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | US | London Records OSA 1394LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SET 424-6LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Decca 6.35182 FKLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Decca SET 424-6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35182LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 070-1 / Ricordi 416 070-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 069-1 / Ricordi 416 069-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca 416 071-1 / Ricordi 416 071-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSC-6166LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1394 / London Records OS 26134-6LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM 6166LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records OSA1394 / London Records OSA-1394LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Norma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norma are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Norma are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1980.
When was Norma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Decca SET 424-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Norma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 424-6, SER 5524-6, 40-3720, LSC-6166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9901-3G and ZAL-9902-4G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Norma 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.
