Italy
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7XBA 25A
E7XBA 26B
Beniamino Gigli4 Chansons Napolitaines
Vinyl pressings
4 Chansons Napolitaines
by Beniamino Gigli · 1955
10 pressings5 countriesCanzone NapoletanaClassicalFolkWorld
4 Chansons Napolitaines was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 4 Chansons Napolitaines
1 pressing came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 121First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | La Voix De Son Maître 7 ERF 1427" | 7" |
| ? | Argentina | Angel Records SCBA/E 65577", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7ERK 10017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7 ERK 10017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7 ERK 10017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ERF 1427", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 ERF 1427", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 ERF 1427", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 ERF 1427", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Funiculi Funicula
- A2O Sole Mio
- B1Marechiare
- B2Voce'e Notte
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 Chansons Napolitaines are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 4 Chansons Napolitaines are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was 4 Chansons Napolitaines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Italy. One of them is La Voce Del Padrone 7E RQ 121, released January 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 Chansons Napolitaines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7E RQ 121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E7XBA 25 and E7XBA 26. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 4 Chansons Napolitaines 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.