Peter Grimes

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“For the similar release with mastering engineer credits please refer to [r14985906] The '9' on side six's runout is flipped backwards. i.e. mirrored. --------------------------------------- The accompanying 12"x12" twelve page booklet is printed in English and includes: - An opera introduction and synopsis - Recording notes - A contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959." printed within. All record sides have a narrow band groove around each labels outer circumference. Auto-coupled label side order: The first record's labels state ''SIDE 1'' & ''SIDE 6'' The second record's labels state ''SIDE 2'' & ''SIDE 5'' The third record's labels state ''SIDE 3'' & ''SIDE 4'' (The images and matrix info reflects this order) On label: ''MADE IN HOLLAND, MASTERED BY DECCA RECORDING STUDIOS UK'' --------------------------------------- Information not mentioned in this release: Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London and first published in 1959.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“– Decca logo on the front cover of the box has more padding than on other issues – This is a transitional issue: some labels are ED3 wide-band (WB) and some are ED4 narrow-band (NB) – Includes 12-page booklet – Cat. no. on box spine: SXL 2150/2 – Cat. no. on front of booklet: SXL 2150-2”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet. Discs are auto-coupled. 1970s reissue.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Edition is probably the early 1970s. [Historical Reference: note found in copy (used for Matrix / Runouts) gives the purchase date as 4th Decemebr 1976 - see photo.] Includes 12-page "Peter Grimes" booklet. Decca Record Company polythene lined inner sleeves; "Patent No. 1,072,844". Labels: "Hawkes & Son" The labels state side "1" which is backed with side "6", side "2" which is backed with side "5", and side "3" which is backed with side "4". Hence the tracklist is ordered by side not play order, as follows: Side A = Side 1 Side B = Side 6 Side C = Side 2 Side D = Side 5 Side E = Side 3 Side F = Side 4 This means the running order is out of sequence. See [m535642] for correct running order. The runouts are stamped.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. - "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1959" - "Hawkes & Son" on all sides - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order BOOKLET: - 12 pages - Doesn't contain a libretto - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label - "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959."”

London Records

calendar_today1959United States

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. LABELS: - Black/silver 'grooved wideband' labels - "Made in England" at TOP - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order BOOKLETS: - 12 pages LIBRETTO + 12 pages whitch - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“- Includes 12-page booklet - Cat. no. on box spine: SXL 2150/2 - Cat. no. on p.3 of booklet: SXL 2150-2 - Cat. no. on labels: SXL.2150 - J/T price code - Hawkes & Son on labels (most releases omit "& Son")”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Mono, Gold Label. FFRR Includes 12-page booklet”

London Records

calendar_today1959United States

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. LABELS: - Black/silver ffrr w/ear labels Mid 1960's - "Made in England" - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order BOOKLETS: - 12 page LIBRETTO + 12 page Synopsis - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Mastered by DECCA recording studios, UK Narrow band silver on black label Made in Holland Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. - "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1959" BOOKLET: - 12 pages - Doesn't contain a libretto - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label - "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959."”

Decca

calendar_todayOct 1959United Kingdom

“ED1 first label. Compartment ed red vinyl wallet with gold print. Illustrated notes, no libretto.”

Decca

calendar_todayOct 1959United Kingdom

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. First UK version for this cat#. Versions with the same or a similar cat# : - Red plastic gatefold sleeve, first labels (this version) - <a href=http://www.discogs.com/release/2600293>Box set</a> LABELS: - Black/silver 'grooved wideband' labels - "ORIGINAL RECORDING BY" at 11 o'clock - "Made in England" at bottom (labelography code: ED1) - "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1959" - "Hawkes & Son" on all sides - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order ALBUM COVER: - Dark red plastic gatefold with gold lettering - Has four separate die-cut pockets inside the gatefold, which hold the records, the booklet and the photo insert - Gold lettering on spine - Triangular "DECCA STEREOPHONIC" logo on front BOOKLET: - 12 pages - Doesn't contain a libretto - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label - "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959." Also contains a 1-page insert showing the 'anchor chain' image that was later used as a cover photo for the box set. The insert is printed on thin cardboard. 1st cat# on spine and inside of booklet. 2nd cat# on front of sleeve. Corresponding mono issue has cat# LXT 5521-3 Tracklisting taken from labels. Inconsistencies in separators and numbering are printed this way on labels. Subtracks are not banded on vinyl. No track duration info on sleeve or labels.”

Decca

calendar_today1963United Kingdom

“Comes in a red plastic binder with clear pockets on inside panels. Includes a twelve page booklet and an art print. Black labels with silver print, KT tax code on record 1. Autocoupled release. Runouts are stamped. Booklet: The Decca Record Company Limited, London, England © The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959. Labels: Original recording by The Decca Record Co. Ltd. London Full frequency stereophonic sound Recording first published 1959 Made in England”

World Record Club

calendar_todaySep 1974Australia

“Erik Smith appears in the photos in the libretto, but is not credited as the producer. The location is given as Walthamstow Town Hall. "A DECCA recording, released in Australia exclusively by World Record Club." Australian WRC 1st pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. S-5637, S-5638 & S-5639 on blue 'herald' labels, which feature the 1974-style tall narrow headers and all bold non-italic font. Black and white cover with white WRC logo on front of box, white cardboard lining. Issued again in November 1976, November 1977, May 1978 and May 1979. Issued with 16-page libretto - unknown if this is common to all copies, but here, the sheet with pages 3-4-14-15 has not been stapled or attached, and sits loose and out of place (placed in correct order here). Not issued on other formats. World Record Club: Registered Office - 605 Camberwell Road, Hartwell, Victoria, 3124.”

World Record Club

calendar_todayNov 1976Australia

“Erik Smith appears in the photos in the libretto, but is not credited as the producer. The location is given as Walthamstow Town Hall. "A DECCA recording, released in Australia exclusively by World Record Club." Australian WRC 2nd pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. New catalogue numbers on LP1 & 2 labels (R-01766 & R-01767), old ones on LP3 (S-5639) and spine (S/5637-8-9). Black and white cover with green WRC logo on front of box, raw cardboard lining. Issued again in November 1977, May 1978 and May 1979 (variations unknown, but look for R-01758 on LP3, and the dropping of "stereo" from the labels for the 1979 version). Not issued on other formats. Issued with [correctly paginated] 16-page libretto. World Record Club: Registered Office - 605 Camberwell Road, Hartwell, Victoria, 3124.”

Philips

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“First cat# on box, second consecutive on records Includes 48-page booklet with libretto, photos, credits etc. On labels: ℗ 1978 Made in Holland On box: Printed in The Newtherlands 50 page booklet contains English libretto and German & French translations. Notes & biographies in all 3 languages.”

Philips

calendar_today1978Japan

“38-page libretto with sung text and Japanese translation. 12-page booklet with full English/Japanese credit list and synopsis exclusively in Japanese. Made in Japan”

Philips Classics

calendar_today1959Europe

“Recorded: London 4/1978. Ⓟ1978 Philips Classics. Ⓒ1999 Philips Classics. Printed and made in Germany.”

Philips / Philips Classics

calendar_today1959United States

“Alternate matrix version - this version with PMDC in the matrix/runout (disc hubs are clear), Mould SID codes on both discs Total playing-time: 2.26'18" Recorded: London 4/1978 Digitally Remastered This recording was made possible by a generous donation from the Royal Opera House Trust Liner notes: © 1978 Eric Walter White Libretto: © Copyright 1945 by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. The libretto printed here is from the 1963 version of the full score, reproduces and translated by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. ℗ 1978 Philips Classics Productions © 1991 Philips Classics Productions Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Classics, a division of PolyGram Records, Inc., NY, NY Printed in USA Made in USA Packaged in a 'fat' double jewel case (red plastic trays), and includes a 78-page booklet with notes and libretto in English.”

Aquarius

calendar_today1959Russia

“Printed in Russia. Запись 1978. [l401200]”

Philips / Philips Classics

calendar_today1959United States

“Total playing-time: 2.26'18" Recorded: London 4/1978 Digitally Remastered This recording was made possible by a generous donation from the Royal Opera House Trust Liner notes: © 1978 Eric Walter White Libretto: © Copyright 1945 by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. The libretto printed here is from the 1963 version of the full score, reproduces and translated by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. ℗ 1978 Philips Classics Productions © 1991 Philips Classics Productions Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Classics, a division of PolyGram Records, Inc., NY, NY Printed in USA Made in USA The catalog number is printed as 432 578-2 on the spines, and as 432 578-2 PM2 (last three characters are boxed) on the rear inlay card. CDs come packaged in a fatbox double jewel case (red plastic trays), and includes an 80-page booklet with notes and libretto in English. NOTE: This version has a mould SID code, indicating an undated reissue/repress from no earlier than 1994.”

Philips

calendar_today1959Europe

“Recorded: London 4/1978 Digitally Remastered Made in Germany”

London Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Total Time: CD1: 54:00 CD2: 49:06 CD3: 38:53 Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. 3xCDs with thick booklet containing libretto and notes. 3xCD box housed in cardboard sleeve. Printed in USA • Made in USA”

Decca

calendar_todayFeb 1986Europe

“Recorded 2, 3 & 7-9 December 1958 Decca "ADRM" 3 x CD multi-CD jewel case and booklet housed in cardboard sleeve. Booklet contains libretto with French and German translations and introductory notes.”

Philips / Philips Classics

calendar_today1991United States

“No mould SID codes on discs. Total playing-time: 2.26'18" Recorded: London 4/1978 Digitally Remastered This recording was made possible by a generous donation from the Royal Opera House Trust Liner notes: © 1978 Eric Walter White Libretto: © Copyright 1945 by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. The libretto printed here is from the 1963 version of the full score, reproduces and translated by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. ℗ 1978 Philips Classics Productions © 1991 Philips Classics Productions Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Classics, a division of PolyGram Records, Inc., NY, NY Printed in USA Made in USA”

Philips

calendar_today1991Europe

“Recorded: London 4/1978 Digitally Remastered”

EMI Classics

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded VI.1992, Watford Town Hall. ℗ 1993 EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI Classics

calendar_today1993Germany

“Recorded VI.1992, Watford Town Hall.”

Chandos

calendar_today1996United Kingdom

“CARDBOARD OUTER SLEEVE: - Double CD Box and separate LIner Booklet contained in outer cardboard sleeve. No booklet in CD Box. - Back spine of sleeve with flap folded in / No front spine (open for easy CD box and booklet access) - Catalog Number (on spine): CHAN 9447/8 - Front Cover of sleeve is identical in design to front inlay card - Back Cover of sleeve very similar to back inlay card (see below), but the sleeve additionally includes the barcode (top right) - Full-size double CD Box, with the two CDs housed in the outer trays (central section unused, with no trays inserted) CDs: - Silver label / red circle around circumference / black text - Red "CHANDOS" logo (at 12 o'clock) - "COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO" logo / Label Code / "Made in the EU" / "MCPS" Rights Society (at 3 o'clock) - Summary composer / title / performer details / TT 76:33 (CD 1), 70:38 (CD 2) (at 6 o'clock) - Catalog Number: Chan 9447 (CD 1) / Chan 9448 (CD 2) / SPARS Code (at 9 o'clock) - CD 1: Catalog Number: Chan 9447 / "2-disc set: CD 1" (at 9 o'clock) - CD 2: Catalog Number: Chan 9448 / "2-disc set: CD 2" (at 9 o'clock) - SPARS Code (at 9 o'clock) - ℗ 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. (at 9 o'clock) - © 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. (at 9 o'clock) LINER: - 188 pages (bound) - Front Cover: Identical to outer cardboard sleeve front cover and front inlay card cover - Page 2: Photograph of "Benjamin Britten at the Old Mill, Snape ca. 1944-45" - Page 3: Comprehensive list of performing artists - Pages 4 to 5: Detailed track listing / "TT 76:33" (CD 1) / "TT 70:38" (CD 2) / Overall timings for Acts I & III provided (Act II missing) - Pages 6 to 17: Liner Notes & Synopsis in English - Pages 2 to 4: full tracklist / performer details / "TT 58:08" (CD 1) / "TT 64:22" (CD 2) - Pages 5 to 17: Liner Notes "© 1996 Philip Reed" / Artist Biographies (English) - Pages 18 to 30: Liner Notes "© 1996 Philip Reed" / Artist Biographies (German) - Pages 31 to 43: Liner Notes "© 1996 Philip Reed" / Artist Biographies (French) - Pages 44 to 55: Liner Notes "© 1996 Philip Reed" / Artist Biographies (Italian) - Pages 56 to 179: --- Full Libretto in English with German, French & Italian translations --- © 1996 Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. --- "Libretto and translations reprinted by permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd." - Pages 180 to 185: Photographs of performing artists etc. - Page 186: --- "Opera London gratefully acknowledges financial assistance from the City of London Festival, the Foundation for Sport and the Arts, the Esmée Fairbairn Trust and the Britten Estate Ltd." --- Recording and Design credits --- Recording venue Blackheath Concert Halls; 2-3 & 5-7 July 1995 & 31 August 1995 --- ℗ 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. --- © 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. --- "Printed in the EU" - Page 187: Session photo - Page 188 (Back Cover): Background image of water / Catalog Number: Chan 9447/8 (top right) FRONT INLAY CARD: - CHANDOS logo (top right) - "Britten PETER GRIMES" (over black and white image of sky and clouds) - "Philip Langridge Richard Hickox" (over colour image of water with photograph of Philip Langridge superimposed) - Catalog Number (on spine): CHAN 9447/8 BACK INLAY CARD: - Comprehensive list of performing artists (as per booklet page 3) - Brief summaries of CD contents (Acts, Scenes etc.) - "TT 76:33" (CD 1) / "TT 70:38" (CD 2) - Catalog Number (top right & on spine): CHAN 9447/8 - SPARS Code (centre right) - Label Code (bottom centre) - ℗ 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. © 1996 Chandos Records Ltd. (bottom right) - "Printed in the EU" (bottom right)”

Philips Classics

calendar_today1999United States

“Recorded: London 4/1978. Ⓟ1978 Philips Classics. Ⓒ1999 Philips Classics. Printed in U.S.A.”

Philips / Philips Classics

calendar_today1999United States

“This reissued version was packaged in a single space double capacity jewel case having a white plastic hinged disc tray.”

Philips

calendar_today1999Europe

“℗ 1978 Philips Classics © 1999 Philips Classics Printed in Germany Made in Germany Recorded: 30/04 to 14/05/1978, 1978, All Saints Church, Tooting, London, England Total playing-timing: 2'26'18"”

Decca

calendar_today2000Germany

“Ausgewählte Arien und Szenen Aufgenommen im Dezember 1958 in London (Walthamstown Town Hall) Issued In A Digibook Total Playing Time 80:34”

Decca

calendar_today2001Europe

“Recording location: Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, December 1958 Publishers: Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Cover: Peter Pears as Peter Grimes in the 1969 BBC production. Photo: © BBC/courtesy of the Britten-Pears Library ℗ Decca Music Group Limited 1959 © Decca Music Group Limited 2001”

Bensar Records

“Metropolitan Opera , February 11, 1967”

LSO Live

calendar_todayJul 12, 2004United Kingdom

“An opera in three acts and a prologue derived from a poem by George Crabbe Recorded live January 2004 Barbican, London [per booklet] Recorded live at two concerts 10 & 12 Jan 2004 [THE LSO DISCOGRAPHY compiled by PHILIP STUART]”

Decca

calendar_todayAug 7, 2006Europe

“Recording location: Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, December 1958 ℗ 1959 Decca Music Group Limited © 2006 Decca Music Group Limited Made in the EU Booklet includes liner notes and synopsis in English, German and French. Libretto is in English. Originally released as Decca SXL 2150-1-2, 1959.”

EMI Classics / Virgin Classics

calendar_today2008Europe

“Recorded VI.1992, Watford Town Hall. ℗ 1993 EMI Records Ltd. © 2008 EMI Records Ltd.”

Glyndebourne

calendar_today2010United Kingdom

“Recorded Live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes, England in June, July, August 2000 Presented as an 80 page hardback book with Photos, Notes in English, Synopsis in English, French and German and Libretto in English only. CDs are contained in card sleeves as part of the book. ℗ & © 2010 Glyndebourne Enterprises Ltd. Made in China”

EMI Classics

calendar_today2010Europe

Decca

calendar_today2011Europe

“Recorded: London, Tooting, All Saints' Church, 4-5 1978. This is the post-Philips CD release of [m577286]”

London Records

calendar_today1959United States

Decca

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. Box with Booklet BOOKLET: - 20 pages - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label - "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959."”

Philips

calendar_today1978Netherlands

Arthaus Musik

calendar_today1959Europe

Arthaus Musik

calendar_today1959Germany

“Sound Format PCM Stereo Menu Languages GB, D, F, SP Subtitle Languages GB, D, F, SP Picture Format 16:9 Region Code 2-8 Running Time 144 Min DVD 9 PAL 28 page booklet”

Arthaus Musik

calendar_today1959Germany

Warner Music Vision / NVC Arts

calendar_today1997Germany

“℗ 1981 Royal Opera House Covent Garden Ltd and NVC ARTS, Warner Music Group Total playing-timing: approx. 155 minutes.”

Digital Classics DVD / Edizioni Del Prado

calendar_today2005Italy

“From the English National Opera, at the London Coliseum (C) BBC / RM Arts 1994 DVD Opera Collection 2005 (C) Ediciones del Prado S.A. Total Time: 144 minutes Picture Format: PAL / 16:9 Region Code: 2 Sound Format: PCM Stereo Menus Languages: English, Spanish, French, German Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Italian Comes in standard amaray case with 8-page insert. Issued as part of the "DVD Opera Collection", 2005. Comes together with "Stagione Lirica In DVD" Magazine.”

EMI Classics

“In other roles: Villagers Roger Andrews David Asch Kenneth Floyd David Frye Jason Hendrix Mary Hughes Robert Maher Timothy Breese Miller Jeffrey Mosher Richard Pearson Mark Persing Mitchell Sendrowitz Daniel Clark Smith Lynn Taylor Joseph Turi Metropolitan Opera 15/03/2008”

Arthaus Musik

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“For the similar release with mastering engineer credits please refer to [r14985906] The '9' on side six's runout is flipped backwards. i.e. mirrored. --------------------------------------- The accompanying 12"x12" twelve page booklet is printed in English and includes: - An opera introduction and synopsis - Recording notes - A contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959." printed within. All record sides have a narrow band groove around each labels outer circumference. Auto-coupled label side order: The first record's labels state ''SIDE 1'' & ''SIDE 6'' The second record's labels state ''SIDE 2'' & ''SIDE 5'' The third record's labels state ''SIDE 3'' & ''SIDE 4'' (The images and matrix info reflects this order) On label: ''MADE IN HOLLAND, MASTERED BY DECCA RECORDING STUDIOS UK'' --------------------------------------- Information not mentioned in this release: Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London and first published in 1959.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“– Decca logo on the front cover of the box has more padding than on other issues – This is a transitional issue: some labels are ED3 wide-band (WB) and some are ED4 narrow-band (NB) – Includes 12-page booklet – Cat. no. on box spine: SXL 2150/2 – Cat. no. on front of booklet: SXL 2150-2”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet. Discs are auto-coupled. 1970s reissue.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Edition is probably the early 1970s. [Historical Reference: note found in copy (used for Matrix / Runouts) gives the purchase date as 4th Decemebr 1976 - see photo.] Includes 12-page "Peter Grimes" booklet. Decca Record Company polythene lined inner sleeves; "Patent No. 1,072,844". Labels: "Hawkes & Son" The labels state side "1" which is backed with side "6", side "2" which is backed with side "5", and side "3" which is backed with side "4". Hence the tracklist is ordered by side not play order, as follows: Side A = Side 1 Side B = Side 6 Side C = Side 2 Side D = Side 5 Side E = Side 3 Side F = Side 4 This means the running order is out of sequence. See [m535642] for correct running order. The runouts are stamped.”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. - "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1959" - "Hawkes & Son" on all sides - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order BOOKLET: - 12 pages - Doesn't contain a libretto - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording - Contains a contemporary discography of the works of Benjamin Britten recorded on the Decca label - "© The Decca Record Co. Ltd., London, 1959."”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“- Includes 12-page booklet - Cat. no. on box spine: SXL 2150/2 - Cat. no. on p.3 of booklet: SXL 2150-2 - Cat. no. on labels: SXL.2150 - J/T price code - Hawkes & Son on labels (most releases omit "& Son")”

London Records

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

London Records

calendar_today1959United States

“Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. LABELS: - Black/silver ffrr w/ear labels Mid 1960's - "Made in England" - Matrix numbers printed upside-down - Side numbers are in 'auto-coupled' order BOOKLETS: - 12 page LIBRETTO + 12 page Synopsis - Contains an opera introduction and synopsis - Contains notes on the recording”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet”

Decca

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Includes 12-page booklet”

Philips

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“First cat# on box, second consecutive on records Includes 48-page booklet with libretto, photos, credits etc. On labels: ℗ 1978 Made in Holland On box: Printed in The Newtherlands 50 page booklet contains English libretto and German & French translations. Notes & biographies in all 3 languages.”

Philips

calendar_today1978Japan

“38-page libretto with sung text and Japanese translation. 12-page booklet with full English/Japanese credit list and synopsis exclusively in Japanese. Made in Japan”

London Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Total Time: CD1: 54:00 CD2: 49:06 CD3: 38:53 Recorded 2 - 9 December 1958 in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London. 3xCDs with thick booklet containing libretto and notes. 3xCD box housed in cardboard sleeve. Printed in USA • Made in USA”

Decca

calendar_todayFeb 1986Europe

“Recorded 2, 3 & 7-9 December 1958 Decca "ADRM" 3 x CD multi-CD jewel case and booklet housed in cardboard sleeve. Booklet contains libretto with French and German translations and introductory notes.”

EMI Classics

calendar_today1993Germany

“Recorded VI.1992, Watford Town Hall.”