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José Carreras – In Concert
1990 · UK & Europe · Decca · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 16, 2026
- MMint
- $18.77
- NMNear Mint
- $16.80
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $12.84
- VGVery Good
- $8.89
- G+Good Plus
- $4.94
- GGood
- $2.96
- FFair
- $1.98
- PPoor
- $0.99
151 copies listed on Discogs from $1.16.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 4304331 A-1-1-14304331 A-1-1-54304331 A-1-1-3
- Runout — side B
- 4304331 B-1-1-14304331 B-1-1-3
- Barcode
- 0 28943 04331 1
- Price Code
- DH
- Price Code
- BA 640
- Price Code
- TDC AZ
- Recorded At
- Terme Di Caracalla
- Record Company
- The Decca Record Company Limited
- Record Company
- PolyGram TV
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
Specifications
- Artist
- José Carreras
- Style
- Opera, Modern, Romantic, Canzone Napoletana
- Year
- 1990
- Label
- Decca
- Catalog number
- 430 433-1
- Country
- UK & Europe
- Barcode
- 0 28943 04331 1
Tracklist
- A1Il Lamento Di Federico (È La Solita Storia) (L'Arlesiana)4:10
- A2Ô Paradis (L'Africaine)2:59
- A3Recondita Armonia (Tosca)2:23
- A4Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz (Das Land Des Lächelns)3:23
- A5Rondine Al Nido3:22
- A6Core 'Ngrato3:14
- A7Torna A Surriento2:41
- A8Granada3:29
- A9No Puede Ser (La Tabernera Del Puerto)2:29
- A10L'Improvviso (Andrea Chénier)4:57
- B1E Lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca)2:24
- B2Nessun Dorma (Turandot)2:49
- Finale Medley
- B4Encore: 'O Sole Mio2:26
- B5Encore: Nessun Dorma (Turandot)3:00
- Producer [Recording Producer]
- Christopher Raeburn
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- James Lock
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- John Pellowe
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- Philip Siney
- Conductor
- Zubin Mehta
- Design
- Alex Smith
About this record
Pressed at EMI Records for the UK and European market in 1990, this live recording from Terme di Caracalla carries matrix stamps 4304331 A-1-1-1 and 4304331 B-1-1-1 on the dead wax—the telltale EMI plant code that distinguishes it from later reissues. The community holds 2400 copies against only 82 want-list entries, a ratio that reflects both the recording's cultural reach and its steady supply in the secondary market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire price structure on this Decca pressing. A Mint copy commands 18.99 USD, while Near Mint drops to 16.99 USD; the VG+ grade sits at 12.99 USD, and a VG copy trades at 9.00 USD.
The steep slide from Mint to Good+ (5.00 USD) underscores how surface wear and jacket condition matter sharply on classical pressings. With 151 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 1.16 USD, the market is liquid but heavily weighted toward played-in stock.
The 1990 EMI pressing holds modest value relative to original Decca issues; its appeal rests on the three-tenor lineup and the six-page insert with lyrics in four languages rather than pressing rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 430 433-1 printed on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout will read 4304331 A-1-1-1 on side A and 4304331 B-1-1-1 on side B (or variants 4304331 A-1-1-5 and 4304331 B-1-1-3 on later pressings from the same plant).
The EMI Records pressing plant stamp confirms UK manufacture. The jacket should carry the Decca logo, barcode, and the release note 'Made In UK' on the back cover; the insert is a six-page 12" x 12" booklet with multilingual lyrics.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the jacket for seam splits, corner wear, and ringwear. Play-test both sides to confirm no skips or groove damage, as classical pressings are prone to tracking issues if the stylus has encountered warping.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Includes a six-page 12" x 12" insert, with lyrics in four languages
Recorded live at Terme di Caracalla, Roma 7th July 1990 Made In UK
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
A VG+ copy is valued at 12.99 USD according to the price guide. This grade assumes light surface marks visible under direct light, minimal audible noise, and a clean jacket with light wear at the edges.
How do I tell if I have the EMI pressing or a later reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides. This 1990 EMI pressing will show 4304331 A-1-1-1 on side A and 4304331 B-1-1-1 on side B. The catalogue number 430 433-1 and the 'Made In UK' note on the back cover also confirm the EMI plant origin.
Why is the lowest asking price only 1.16 USD when the VG grade is 9.00 USD?
The 1.16 USD listing likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy grading Poor or Fair—the price guide lists Poor at 1.00 USD. With 151 copies for sale, sellers are competing on price for worn stock. Expect to pay 9.00 USD or more for a playable VG copy.
Is this the original 1990 live recording or a reissue?
This is the original 1990 pressing, recorded live at Terme di Caracalla, Roma on 7th July 1990, and pressed at EMI Records for UK and European release. The catalogue number 430 433-1 and matrix stamps confirm the first commercial pressing.
What makes this pressing collectible despite 2400 copies in the community database?
The three-tenor lineup (Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti) and the Zubin Mehta conducting credit drive demand among opera fans, even though the pressing is common. The six-page insert with lyrics in four languages and the live Caracalla venue add cultural value. However, with 82 want-list entries against 2400 owned copies, this is a readily available title rather than a rarity.