Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 vinyl releases including limited editions; key operas like Norma and Lucia Di Lammermoor feature iconic performances.
Maria Callas emerged as a leading operatic soprano from the mid-20th century, renowned for both vocal prowess and dramatic expression. Trained at the Athens Conservatory, she performed complex roles spanning from lyric to dramatic mezzo-soprano. Her repertoire included works by Verdi, Bellini, Puccini, and Mozart alongside rarely performed operas. Callas recorded extensively, with over 20 vinyl releases available today, including studio, live, and limited editions.
Her interpretations of La traviata, Norma, and Lucia di Lammermoor remain highly regarded. Many of her recordings are sought after in original and remastered vinyl pressings from labels such as Warner Classics and Cetra, also featuring accompanying box sets and compilations.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Warner Classics · 2025
EMI Classics · 2003
EMI Classics · 2003
EMI Classics · 2002
Laserlight Classics · 1998
EMI Classics · 1997![Lucia Di Lammermoor [Live 1955 Recording]](https://i.discogs.com/MIggdz3pnO97vYIYVhGVyyTbzdCPPEE_apien6jG2ZE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:150/w:150/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTc2NTI0/NTMtMTQ0NTk3ODk0/OS04MDAwLmpwZWc.jpeg)
EMI Classics · 1997
EMI Classics · 1994
Opera · 1991
EMI Classics · 1991
Angel Records · 1987
Melodram · 1986
Fanfare · 1985
Rodolphe Productions · 1982
I.M.I. International Music Of Italy · 1981
Fonit Cetra · 1980
CLS · 1980
Replica · 1980
Foyer Live Recording · 1979
Turnabout · 1978
Cetra · 1977
Cetra · 1977
Cetra · 1977
Historical Operatic Treasures · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Maria Callas's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This remastered mono LP captures Callas's 1955 live recording of Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor, showcasing her vocal agility and dramatic interpretation.
Soundtrack LP featuring operatic arias associated with Maria Callas, released in 2025 by Warner Classics, available in original pressing across Europe.
Live mono pressing titled ‘In Amsterdam’ capturing 1959 performances of key operatic scenes by Callas, reflecting her early live artistry.
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Artists who share part of Maria Callas's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Maria Callas redefined operatic performance with a blend of vocal mastery and dramatic intensity.— Opera Experts
The 1977 remastered LP release of Callas's live 1955 performance in Italy preserves a profound interpretation of Donizetti's opera, highlighting her vocal technique and emotional impact.
Warner Classics issued the 'Maria' original motion picture soundtrack on LP in 2025, featuring 25 arias linked to Callas's repertoire, with over 20 units available for sale at around 20€ each.
The mono LP released by BJR captures six operatic acts sung by Callas live in 1959, including pieces from La Vestale, Don Carlo, and Il Pirata, reflecting her stage presence.
Her rendition of La traviata remains a benchmark for sopranos worldwide.— Music Critics
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Maria Callas was a Greek-American soprano primarily known for opera and lyric singing, influential in the 20th century classical scene.
Her vinyls include original and remastered studio and live recordings with performances considered definitive, often issuing limited editions and box sets.
Labels such as Warner Classics, Cetra, and Vinyl Passion have released her recordings on vinyl in various editions.
Important vinyls include 'Lucia Di Lammermoor' (remastered mono, 1977), the 2025 'Maria' soundtrack LP, and live recordings like 'Live in Amsterdam 1959'.
Yes, notable live vinyls include 'Live in Amsterdam 1959' LP in mono, capturing her 1959 concert performances.
Vinyl pressings of Maria Callas's albums, such as reissues and compilations, are commonly held in French stores and classical music collections.
Her vinyls are found mostly as LPs, including single and double albums, often 180g pressings, with some limited edition colored or transparent vinyls.
Vinyls by Maria Callas show variable availability and prices, with original pressings fetching higher values and limited editions gaining collectors' interest.
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