UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B.21138
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2EA 14230-1 H 1Side A Stamped
2EA.14232-1 G 1Side B Stamped
Beniamino GigliQuanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma
Vinyl pressings
Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma
by Beniamino Gigli · 1950
12 pressings8 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma
3 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Austria
1950- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice DB 21138
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Ireland
1950- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice IRX.76
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2EA.14230
2EA.14232
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Austria | His Master's Voice DB 21138First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Ireland | His Master's Voice IRX.76First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.21138First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice 7R1277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7RO-1177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 RF 1147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 RW 1137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola 7 XEA 3657" | 7" |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7 RQ 1147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 OPH 10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 1557", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7R1277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AQuanto È Bella = How I Love Her ("L'elisir D'amore" - Act 1)4:00
- BNessun Dorma = None Shall Sleep ("Turandot" - Act 3)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1950 and 1955.
When was Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in UK, Austria, Ireland. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B.21138.
How do I tell if my copy of Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B.21138, DB 21138, IRX.76) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2EA 14230-1 H 1 and 2EA.14232-1 G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Quanto È Bella / Nessun Dorma 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.