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Georges Bizet – Carmen
1984 · Italy · La Voce Del Padrone · Vinyl LP Reissue, Box Set
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Specifications
- Artist
- Georges Bizet
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Opera
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- La Voce Del Padrone
- Catalog number
- 3-53 1825553 M
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- AAtto 1º (Parte 1a.)
- BAtto 1º (Conclusione)
- CAtto 2º (Parte 1a.)
- D1Atto 2º (Conclusione)
- D2Atto 3º (Parte 1a.)
- EAtto 3º (Conclusione)
- FAtto 4º
- Composed By
- Georges Bizet
- Conductor
- Vincenzo Bellezza
- Painting [Top Box]
- John Singer Sargent
About this record
La Voce Del Padrone's 1984 Italian reissue of Carmen carries catalogue 3-53 1825553 M and documents a 1949 Rome recording made for Scalera Film, sung in Italian by Ebe Stignani, Beniamino Gigli, Rina Gigli, and Gino Bechi. The box set contains 7 tracks and includes a 23-page Italian-language booklet, positioning it as a historically specific post-war performance rather than a generic operatic reissue.
Community data shows 7 collectors own this pressing against 1 actively seeking it, a ratio that reflects its niche appeal within the Bizet discography.
What drives its value
This 1984 La Voce Del Padrone pressing commands attention because it preserves a 1949 Rome recording originally made for Scalera Film—a production detail absent from most Carmen editions. The box set format with its 23-page Italian booklet adds physical substance that single-LP reissues lack.
With 7 copies in collector hands and only 1 want listed in the community, supply exceeds active demand, yet the specific provenance (the Scalera Film recording, the Italian vocal cast, the June 1949 session date) appeals to opera specialists tracking post-war Italian performances. The catalogue number 3-53 1825553 M anchors this as a distinct La Voce Del Padrone artifact from 1984, not a generic reissue.
Condition and completeness of the 23-page booklet will drive secondary-market pricing among buyers seeking the full documented package.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the La Voce Del Padrone label, catalogue 3-53 1825553 M printed on the spine and label. The box set format distinguishes it from single-LP editions; verify the presence of all 7 tracks and the 23-page Italian-language booklet as original components.
The 1984 reissue date appears on the packaging; the recording session information (Rome, June 1949, Scalera Film production) should be documented in the booklet text or label notes. Check that the vinyl itself shows no warping and that the booklet pages remain intact and legible—the Italian text and historical notes are integral to this edition's identity.
The absence of a barcode on this pressing is consistent with 1984 Italian reissues; do not treat its absence as a defect. Examine the box seams for splitting and the record sleeve for foxing or water damage, as these affect the collectible value of the complete set.
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Release notes
After the novella by Prosper Mérimée. First performance at the Opera-Comique in Paris, March 3rd, 1875. Recorded in Rome in June 1949 for the SCALERA FILM. Sung in Italian. It includes a 23 pages booklet in Italian language.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What makes this 1984 La Voce Del Padrone pressing different from other Carmen recordings?
This edition documents a specific 1949 Rome recording made for Scalera Film, sung in Italian by Ebe Stignani, Beniamino Gigli, Rina Gigli, and Gino Bechi. The box set includes a 23-page Italian-language booklet with historical context tied to that production. Most Carmen reissues do not preserve this particular vocal cast or film-production provenance, making it a targeted choice for collectors of post-war Italian operatic performances.
Why does the community data show 7 have and only 1 want?
The 7-to-1 ratio suggests this pressing has already circulated among collectors who acquired it when La Voce Del Padrone released it in 1984. The low want count reflects either market saturation among niche buyers or limited awareness outside Italian opera specialist circles. Reissues from that era often had modest print runs that found their audience quickly, leaving fewer active hunters.
Is the 23-page booklet essential to the value of this set?
Yes. The booklet is a documented component of the original 1984 box set and contains Italian-language notes tied to the 1949 Scalera Film recording. A copy missing the booklet loses historical documentation and physical completeness, which will reduce its appeal to collectors seeking the full package. Always verify its presence and condition before purchase.
Does the absence of a barcode indicate a counterfeit or damaged pressing?
No. This 1984 Italian La Voce Del Padrone release has no barcode by design—barcodes were not universal on Italian reissues of that period. The absence is consistent with the catalogue number 3-53 1825553 M and does not signal authenticity problems. Verify the label printing, catalogue number, and box construction instead.
What should I check to confirm this is the 1984 reissue and not an earlier pressing?
The 1984 date should appear on the box or label packaging. The catalogue number 3-53 1825553 M is specific to this La Voce Del Padrone edition. The box set format with 7 tracks and the 23-page Italian booklet are original to this reissue. Cross-reference these details against the label and packaging; earlier pressings of Carmen will carry different catalogue numbers or lack the box set configuration.