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Mario Lanza – Mario Lanza Sings Opera's Greatest Hits vinyl cover

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Mario Lanza – Mario Lanza Sings Opera's Greatest Hits

1971 · US · RCA Red Seal · Vinyl LP Compilation

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Price guide

Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026

M$7.64NM$6.83VG+$5.23VG$3.62G+$2.01G$1.21F$0.80P$0.40

37 copies listed on Discogs from $1.09.

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  • $3
    ref VA-97GR4
    Media NM · Near MintSleeve NM
    🇺🇸 Ships from United States — opera for the masses. two album set.

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Pressing identification

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Runout — side A
ZRRS-4075 1S X 1 - A⁴
Runout — side B
ZRRS-4076-5S 1
Runout — side C
ZRRS-4077 1S X .1 B1
Runout — side D
ZRRS 4078 3S A1

Specifications

Artist
Mario Lanza
Genre
Classical, Stage & Screen
Style
Opera
Year
1971
Label
RCA Red Seal
Catalog number
VCS-7073 (e)
Country
US

Tracklist

  1. Pagliacci
  2. A1Vesti La Giubba
  3. Rigoletto
  4. A2Questa O Quella
  5. A3La Donna È Mobile
  6. A4Parmi Veder Le Lagrime
  7. Tosca
  8. A5Recondita Armonia
  9. A6E Lucevan Le Stelle
  10. L'Elisir D'Amore
  11. A7Una Furtiva Lagrima
  12. Aida
  13. B1Celeste Aida
  14. La Bohème
  15. B2Testa Adorata
  16. Andrea Chénier
  17. B3Come Un Bel Dì Di Maggio
  18. Pagliacci
  19. B4Un Tal Gioco
  20. Andrea Chénier
  21. B5Un Dì All'azzurro Spazio
  22. La Bohème
  23. B6Che Gelida Manina
  24. La Gioconda
  25. B7Cielo E Mar
  26. Il Trovatore
  27. C1Di Quella Pira
  28. Carmen
  29. C2La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée
  30. L'Africana
  31. C3O Paradiso!
  32. Martha
  33. C4M'apparì
  34. La Traviata
  35. C5Brindisi: Libiamo, Libiamo, Ne' Lieti Calici
  36. Madama Butterfly
  37. C6Love Duet: Stolta Paura, L'amor
  38. La Bohème
  39. D1O Soave Fanciulla
  40. Der Rosenkavalier
  41. D2Di Rigori Armato
  42. Turandot
  43. D3Nessun Dorma
  44. Fedora
  45. D4Amor Ti Vieta
  46. Otello
  47. D5Dio Ti Giocondi

About this record

The matrix runout numbers ZRRS-4075, ZRRS-4076-5S, ZRRS-4077, and ZRRS-4078 identify this as the US pressing of Mario Lanza Sings Opera's Greatest Hits on RCA Red Seal. The catalogue number VCS-7073(e) confirms this is the 1971 compilation LP featuring 25 tracks of opera selections.

No barcode is present on this edition, consistent with early 1970s RCA Red Seal pressings.

What drives its value

The price spread for this US RCA Red Seal pressing ranges from 7.64 USD in Mint condition down to 0.40 USD for Poor copies, with VG+ copies valued at 5.23 USD according to the price guide. Currently, 37 copies are listed for sale with the lowest asking price at 1.09 USD.

Among collectors, 156 report owning this pressing while only 2 want it, indicating moderate demand against a substantial supply. Being a 1971 release and a compilation, it holds a more accessible value compared to original studio albums or rarer pressings on other labels.

How to appraise this pressing

To confirm this exact pressing, verify the RCA Red Seal label with catalogue number VCS-7073(e). Inspect the dead wax for the matrix runout numbers: ZRRS-4075 1S X 1 - A⁴, ZRRS-4076-5S 1, ZRRS-4077 1S X .1 B1, and ZRRS 4078 3S A1, which are unique identifiers for this pressing.

Condition grading impacts value significantly: Mint copies sell at 7.64 USD, while VG+ copies go for 5.23 USD. Given the 25-track compilation nature, sound quality and surface condition are key, but the runout numbers provide the definitive pressing confirmation.

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Frequently asked

How can I identify this 1971 Mario Lanza RCA Red Seal pressing?

This pressing is identified by the catalogue number VCS-7073(e) and the matrix runout inscriptions including ZRRS-4075 and ZRRS-4076-5S among others. It also lacks a barcode, which is typical for RCA Red Seal releases from 1971.

What is a VG+ copy of this LP worth?

According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 5.23 USD. This figure reflects market conditions and may fluctuate but is a reliable reference as of the latest data.

How many copies of this album are currently for sale?

There are 37 copies currently listed for sale, with the lowest price recorded at 1.09 USD.

Does this pressing have a barcode?

No, this 1971 US pressing on RCA Red Seal does not have a barcode, which aligns with the standard for that period and label.

What drives the value of this compilation LP?

Value is influenced by condition, as Mint copies reach 7.64 USD while Poor copies fall to 0.40 USD. The pressing's identity confirmed by matrix runouts and catalogue number VCS-7073(e) also affects collector interest.

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