UK
1931- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B. 1538
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2B1411II△ G 32-2306 IRunout side A
2B1412I△ G 322307 IRunout side B
(32-2306)Label side A
(32-2307)Label side B
Beniamino GigliChe Gelida Manina / Salve, Dimora, Casta E Pura
Vinyl pressings
Che Gelida Manina / Salve, Dimora, Casta E Pura
by Beniamino Gigli · 1931
18 pressings9 countriesOperaClassical
Che Gelida Manina was first pressed on vinyl in 1931. 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 Che Gelida Manina
1 pressing came out in 1931, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1933 | Germany | Electrola D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 8769Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 8769Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice 8769 / Victor 8769Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Europe | His Master's Voice 7P 2567", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître DB-1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Ireland | His Master's Voice 7P (I) 2567", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DB 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Norway | His Master's Voice D. B. N. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 1538Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- Act 1 ("La Boheme")
- AChe Gelida Manina = Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen
- Act 3 ("Faust")
- BSalve, Dimora, Casta E Pura = All Hail, Thou Dwelling Pure And Lowly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Che Gelida Manina are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Che Gelida Manina are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1931 and 1948.
When was Che Gelida Manina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1931, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B. 1538.
How do I tell if my copy of Che Gelida Manina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 1538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2B1411II△ G 32-2306 I and 2B1412I△ G 322307 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Che Gelida Manina 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.