George Solti credited with overall musical direction.
A DECCA recording, released for its members in Australia by World Record Club.
Australian WRC 1st pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. Issued in separate sleeves. Not issued in other formats. Laminate strip present down the back of the right side of the sleeve. Includes 16-page libretto with line-by-line translation. Issued again in March 1978 (no laminate strip) and March 1979 (possibly with stereo absent from the labels).