Denmark
1958- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice BLP 1099
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
OXEA 1323-1NSide 1
OXEA 1324-1NSide 2
Beniamino GigliJewels Of Song
Vinyl pressings
Jewels Of Song
by Beniamino Gigli · 1958
13 pressings8 countriesClassical
Jewels Of Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Jewels Of Song
2 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1958- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JBLP 1099
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
OXEA 1323-1NSide 1
OXEA 1324-1NSide 2
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Denmark | His Master's Voice BLP 1099First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1958 | South Africa | His Master's Voice JBLP 1099First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | His Master's Voice BLP 1099 / Odeon PBLP 1099LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice OBLP 1099 / His Master's Voice OBLP.1099LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25049LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| ? | Italy | His Master's Voice QBLP 5060LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice GHLP 1013LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice MBLP 1099LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1099LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1099 / His Master's Voice BLP.1099LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1099 / His Master's Voice BLP. 1099LP, 10", Compilation, Repress | LP, 10", Compilation, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1099 / His Master's Voice BLP.1099LP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1099 / His Master's Voice BLP.1099LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- A1La Paloma
- A2Élégie
- A3Carrettieri
- A4Cachés Dans Cet Asile
- B1La Spagnola
- B2Plaisir D'amour
- B3Caro Mio Ben
- B4Ave Maria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jewels Of Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jewels Of Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Jewels Of Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Denmark, South Africa. One of them is His Master's Voice BLP 1099.
How do I tell if my copy of Jewels Of Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1099, JBLP 1099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OXEA 1323-1N and OXEA 1324-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jewels Of Song 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.