Vinyl pressings
by Alan Sorrenti · 1979
Tu Sei L'Unica Donna Per Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
62724 - A 19-4-79 IA side runout etching, variant 1
62724 - B 19-4-79 IB side runout etching, variant 1
62724 - A 19-4-79 I △A side runout etching, variant 2
62724 - B 19-4-79 I △B side runout etching, variant 2
3C00662764 A -1A 3 DITOMAA side runout etching
3C00662764 B -1A 8 DITOMAB side runout etching
3C00662764 1S PM - 1A 6.6.79Runout side A
3C00662764 1S PM - 1A 3 6.6.79 BRunout side B
62724 - A 19-4-79 I △Etched on runout area side A
62724 - B 19-4-79 I △Etched on runout area side B
3C 006 - 62764 ALabel side A
3C 006 - 62764 BLabel side B
62764 - A 19-4-79 Ⅰ ▵Etched on runout area side A
62764 - B 19-4-79 Ⅰ ▵Etched on runout area side B
3C 006 - 62764 ALabel side A
3C 006 - 62764 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Colossal Records of Australia MSS-801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49 536 / Carrere 49.536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12 559 / Decca 6.12559 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Strand 6.12 652 / Strand 6.12652 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Not On Label 6.12 5597", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12 559First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62764 / EMI 3C 006 - 62764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62764 / EMI 3C 006 - 62764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62764 / EMI 3C 006 - 62764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-62764 / EMI 3C 006 - 62764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-7982First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-7982First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
13 vinyl pressings of Tu Sei L'Unica Donna Per Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is EMI 3C 006-62764.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-62764, MSS-801, 49 536, 6.12 559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 62724 - A 19-4-79 I and 62724 - B 19-4-79 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
