Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XBA 11595 I 27-5-68Runout area side A
7XBA 11594 I 9-4-68Runout area side B
7XBA 11595Label side A
7XBA 11594Label side B
Al Bano CarrisiIl Ragazzo Che Sorride
Vinyl pressings
Il Ragazzo Che Sorride
by Al Bano Carrisi · 1968
10 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladSchlagerPop
Il Ragazzo Che Sorride was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Il Ragazzo Che Sorride
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XBA 11595 I 27-5-68Runout area side A
7XBA 11594 I 9-4-68Runout area side B
7XBA 11595Label side A
7XBA 11594Label side B
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
7XBA 11595 I 27-5-68Runout area side A
7XBA 11594 I 9-4-68Runout area side B
7XBA 11595Label side A
7XBA 11594Label side B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 23 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCR 50 470Label Side A
7 XCR 50 471Label Side B
Yugoslavia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton SVDP-8224La Voce Del Padrone SVDP-8224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SVdP-8224 A 31068-41068 MK-VPRunout A
SVDP-8224 B 31068-41068 ZP-VPRunout B
Yugoslavia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton SVdP-8224La Voce Del Padrone SVdP-8224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 23 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1968 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SVDP-8224 / La Voce Del Padrone SVDP-8224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SVdP-8224 / La Voce Del Padrone SVdP-8224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Odeon OR-22187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Odeon OR-22187", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SS 1237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3 C 006-17502 M / La Voce Del Padrone MQ 21297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIl Ragazzo Che Sorride2:30
- BMusica3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Ragazzo Che Sorride are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Il Ragazzo Che Sorride are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Il Ragazzo Che Sorride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Italy, Germany, Yugoslavia. One of them is La Voce Del Padrone MQ 2129.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Ragazzo Che Sorride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MQ 2129, C 23 833, SVDP-8224, SVdP-8224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XBA 11595 I 27-5-68 and 7XBA 11594 I 9-4-68. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Il Ragazzo Che Sorride 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.