US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-14600
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MI-14600-ALabel Side A
MI-14600-BLabel Side B
101 StringsItalian Hits
Vinyl pressings
Italian Hits
by 101 Strings · 1961
15 pressings3 countriesContemporaryClassical
Italian Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Italian Hits
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-14600Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 14600 A Bell Sound ErSide A
SF 14600 B Er Bell SoundSide B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-14600Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 14600 A Bell Sound erSide A
SF 14600 B er Bell SoundSide B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-14600Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 14600 A-1 Bell Sound Made In USASide A Runout
SF 14600 B Bell SoundSide B Runout
SF-14600 ASide A Label
SF-14600 BSide B Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-14600Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 14600 A EΓ MADE IN USASide A, etched
SF 14600 B EΓ MADE IN USASide B, etched
Bell SoundStamped, both sides
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-14600Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 14600 A Bell Sound erSide A
SF 14600 B er Bell SoundSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Somerset SF-146 / Stereo-Fidelity SF 146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Somerset S-146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset P-14600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF–14600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0112LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Paragon international Music Series 535LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Somerset S-146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5213LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5030 / Alshire ST-5030LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Somerset SF-14600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-14600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Volare
- A2Cara Mia
- A3Cha-Cha Italiano
- A4Non Dimenticar
- A5Ciao Ciao Bambino
- B1Come Prima
- B2La Dolce Vita
- B3Anna
- B4Just Say I Love Her
- B5Arrivederci Roma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italian Hits are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Italian Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Italian Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Somerset P-14600.
How do I tell if my copy of Italian Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-14600, SF-14600, SF–14600, SF-146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MI-14600-A and MI-14600-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Italian Hits on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
