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The Best Of Gigli

by Beniamino Gigli · 1959

21 pressings11 countriesOperaClassical

The Best Of Gigli was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Best Of Gigli

6 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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.

UK

1959
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice ALP 1681
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

2XEA 1444-1N GT 12Runout stamped side A

2XEA 1445-1N RA 12Runout stamped side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1959
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice ALP 1681
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

2XEA 1444-1N KJRunout stamped side A

2XEA 1445-1N GGRunout stamped side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1959
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice ALP 1681
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

2XEA 1444-4 411Runout stamped side A

2XEA 1445-2 611Runout stamped side B

Full details of this pressing

Argentina

1959
Label and catalog number
Angel Records LPC-12065
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

2XEA 1444-1N RIA runout groove

2XEA 1445-1NB runout groove

LPC 12065 AA label

LPC 12065 BB label

Full details of this pressing

India

1959
Label and catalog number
His Master's Voice ALP 1681
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

2XEA 1444-1NRunout stamped side A

2XEA 1445-1NRunout stamped side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 21 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1950s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1959ArgentinaAngel Records LPC-12065First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1959IndiaHis Master's Voice ALP 1681First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1959ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone QALP 10253First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1959UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1959UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1959UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1960s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1961CanadaAngel Records COLH 118LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1965NetherlandsHis Master's Voice XLPH 1071LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaHis Master's Voice OALP-1681 / His Master's Voice OALP-1681LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître FALP 50002LP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3C 061-00158 MLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3C 061-00158 MLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
?South AfricaHis Master's Voice JALP 1681LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681 / His Master's Voice ALP. 1681LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681LP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1681 / His Master's Voice ALP. 1681LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?USAngel Records COLH 118LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UruguayAngel Records UAL 11941LP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Vesti La Giubba
  2. A2La Donna E Mobile
  3. A3E Lucevan Le Stelle
  4. A4Che Gelida Manina
  5. A5Una Furtiva Lagrima
  6. A6Celeste Aida, Forma Divina
  7. B1O Dolce Incanto
  8. B2Il Flor Che Avevi A Me Tu Dato
  9. B3Mi Par Dudir Ancora
  10. B4Ombra Mai Fu
  11. B5Agnus Dei
  12. B6Salve, Dimora, Casta E Pura

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Gigli are there?

21 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Gigli are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1959 and 1965.

When was The Best Of Gigli first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Argentina, India, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1681.

How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Gigli is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1681, LPC-12065, QALP 10253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA 1444-1N GT 12 and 2XEA 1445-1N RA 12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Best Of Gigli 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.

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