US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Vincenzo BelliniNorma (Highlights)
Vinyl pressings
Norma (Highlights)
by Vincenzo Bellini · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Norma (Highlights) 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 (Highlights)
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SRRM-4101-6SSide A runout, stamped
SRRM-4102-6SSide B runout, stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6681RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-4103-5K G KT 1A side runout
SRRS-4104-1K C KT 1B side runout
SRRS-4103A side label
SRRS-4104B side label
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2842
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2842
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2842First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2842First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6681 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal 30,328 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2842LP | LP |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6681 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2842LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | London Records OS 26388LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | London Records OS 26388LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41 632 / Decca SMD 1323LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Norma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norma (Highlights) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Norma (Highlights) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Norma (Highlights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2842.
How do I tell if my copy of Norma (Highlights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2842, LM-2842, SB-6681) 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 Norma (Highlights) 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.
