Country unknown
1953- Label and catalog number
- The Opera Society M2010-OP2The Opera Society MMS-2010
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
E3KP-6815Label side A
E3KP-6816Label side B
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartThe Marriage Of Figaro
Vinyl pressings
The Marriage Of Figaro
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · 1953
11 pressings3 countriesClassicalOperaClassical
The Marriage Of Figaro was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 The Marriage Of Figaro
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010The Opera Society M2010-OP2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E3KP6815 IDR MM S 2010 PT1 A3Side A runout stamped
MM S 2010B E3KP 6816 2CP 1 A1Side B runout stamped
M2010-OP2 E3KP-6815Side A label
M2010-OP2 E3KP-6816Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- The Opera Society M2010-OP2The Opera Society MMS-2010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E3KP-6815Side A Label
E3KP-6816Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- The Opera Society M2010-OP2The Opera Society MMS-2010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E3K P6815--2H I C1Runout Side A
E3KP 6816 2ER MMS 2010 B D1Runout Side B
E3KP-6815Side A Label
E3KP-6816Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Unknown | The Opera Society M2010-OP2 / The Opera Society MMS-2010First yearLP | LP |
| 1953 | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010 / The Opera Society M2010-OP2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | The Opera Society M2010-OP2 / The Opera Society MMS-2010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | The Opera Society M2010-OP2 / The Opera Society MMS-2010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2010LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | The Opera Society M2010-OP2LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society M2010-OP2LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010 / Musikalische Meisterwerke Serie MMS 2010LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010 / Musikalische Meisterwerke Serie MMS 2010LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2010LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ouverture. Act I
- A2Act II (Beginning)
- B1Act II (Conclusion)
- B2Act III
- B3Act IV
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Marriage Of Figaro are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Marriage Of Figaro are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1953 and 1955.
When was The Marriage Of Figaro first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is The Opera Society M2010-OP2.
How do I tell if my copy of The Marriage Of Figaro is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M2010-OP2, MMS-2010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3KP-6815 and E3KP-6816. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Marriage Of Figaro 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.
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