UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraMoon Over Naples / The Moon Is Making Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Moon Over Naples / The Moon Is Making Eyes
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1964
22 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningBig BandInstrumentalPop
Moon Over Naples was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Moon Over Naples
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Polydor NH 59033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Polydor NH 59033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Austria | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Austria | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Decca 318127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Decca 318127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Italy | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Polydor 570 0197", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 251167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Austria | Polydor 59 0337", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca 318127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMoon Over Naples2:35
- BThe Moon Is Making Eyes2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon Over Naples are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Moon Over Naples are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Moon Over Naples first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Polydor NH 59033.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon Over Naples is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NH 59033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moon Over Naples 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.
