Germany
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 106 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
52302 S / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 A / A 5 RRunout side A
52302 SS / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 B / A R 5Runout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Caterina Valente
by Caterina Valente · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesSchlagerLatinPop
Caterina Valente was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Caterina Valente
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Germany
November 1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 106 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
52302 S / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 A / A 5 URunout Side A, stamped, U sideways
52302 SS / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 B / A P 5Runout Side B, stamped, P sideways
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH / Polydor 20 1067", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH / Polydor 20 1067", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH / Polydor 20 1067", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH / Polydor 20 1067", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Spain | Polydor 20106 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 1067", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 106 EPH / Polydor 20 1067", EP, Repress, 45 RPM | 7", EP, Repress, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
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- A2Malagueña
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- B2Baiao Bongo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caterina Valente are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Caterina Valente are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1960.
When was Caterina Valente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 20 106 EPH, released September 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Caterina Valente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 106 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 52302 S / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 A / A 5 R and 52302 SS / Made in Germany / 2 0 1 0 6 B / A R 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caterina Valente 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.
