US
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6276
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Al Caiola And His OrchestraCiao
Vinyl pressings
Ciao
by Al Caiola And His Orchestra · 1963
13 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Ciao was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Ciao
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3276
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UA3276A-1A P SRside A runout etched
UA3276B-1A SR Pside B runout etched
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6276
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Flipback Sleeve
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6276
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o UAS-6276A-1A p A1
o UAS-6276B-1A p B1
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SULP 1048
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 8035
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | United Artists Records UAL 8035First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | United Artists Records UALS 8035First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL-932,344First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3276 / The Compo Company Ltd. UAL 3276First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6276First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Spain | United Artists Records HU 061.26First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | United Artists Records SULP 1048First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6276First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3276First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6276First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6276First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL3276First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | United Artists Records UAS 6276LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Quando Quando Quando2:37
- A2You're Breaking My Heart2:35
- A3Guitango2:50
- A4Summertime In Venice2:41
- A5Na Voce Na Chitarra E'o Poco, 'E Luna2:45
- A6Al Di La2:39
- B1Ciao2:16
- B2Love Theme From "La Strada"2:58
- B3Serenade In The Night2:39
- B4Pretend You Don't See Her2:16
- B5This World We Love In2:44
- B6Tango Italiano2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ciao are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ciao are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Ciao first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6276.
How do I tell if my copy of Ciao is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6276, UAL 3276, SULP 1048, UAL 8035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ciao 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.
