Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10.580Ricordi SRL 10-580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NLNN 4637 ÷ 11•2•70Etching side A
NLNN 4661 ÷ 11•2•70Etching side B
NLNN 4637Label side A
NLNN 4661Label side B
Bobby SoloRomantico Blues
Vinyl pressings
Romantico Blues
by Bobby Solo · 1970
14 pressings8 countriesChansonVocalPop
Romantico Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Romantico Blues
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10-580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NLNN 4637 11.2.70Runout area side A
NLNN 4661 11.2.70Runout area side B
NLNN 4637Label side A
NLNN 4661Label side B
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10.580Ricordi SRL 10-580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NLNN 4637 ÷ 11•2•70Runout side A
NLNN 4661 ÷ 11•2•70Runout side B
NLNN 4637Label side A
NLNN 4661Label side B
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10.580Ricordi SRL 10-580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NLNN 4637 ÷ 11•2•70Runout side A
NLNN 4661 ÷ 11•2•70Runout side B
NLNN 4637Label side A
NLNN 4661Label side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi 2020 004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi 2020 011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Ricordi 2020 004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Ricordi 2020 011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 4871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 4871First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10.580 / Ricordi SRL 10-580First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10-580First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10.580 / Ricordi SRL 10-580First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10.580 / Ricordi SRL 10-580First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP-1713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 1713First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Portugal | Philips P 37 082 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | Ricordi 20 20 006First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53572 RiFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Ricordi SRL 10.5807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARomantico Blues
- BCosa Farei Se Andasse Via
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romantico Blues are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Romantico Blues are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Romantico Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Italy, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Ricordi SRL 10.580.
How do I tell if my copy of Romantico Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRL 10.580, SRL 10-580, 2020 004, 2020 011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NLNN 4637 ÷ 11•2•70 and NLNN 4661 ÷ 11•2•70. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romantico Blues 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.