Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Flipback Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2888-1Side A
XAX 2889-1Side B
Cliff RichardWhen In Rome
Vinyl pressings
When In Rome
by Cliff Richard · 1965
14 pressings11 countriesVocalBalladPopFolk
When In Rome was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 When In Rome
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 10 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2888-1 G 1Runout, stamped, side 1
XAX 2889 -1 G 1Runout, stamped, side 2
XAX.2888Label, in brackets, side 1
XAX.2889Label, in brackets, side 2
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia OEX 9428
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Flipback Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2888Label A
XAX 2889Label B
XAX 2888-1ROG A
XAX 2889-1ROG B
Israel
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1762
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2888-1Side A
XAX 2889-1Side B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia QPX 8081
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C XBX 607 I 12 7 65Side 1
C XBX 608 I 12 7 65Side 2
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia OEX 9428First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | Columbia 33SX 1762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Israel | Columbia 33SX 1762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Columbia QPX 8081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OP 7417 / Odeon OP-7417First yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OP-7417First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Columbia 33SX 1762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Columbia 33 MSX 1762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | Columbia 33JSX 1762First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Southern Rhodesia | Columbia 33JSX 1762First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1762First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Columbia 33SX 1762LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 1762 / Columbia 33-0SX-1762LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | EMI 1A 052-07147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Come Prima (For The First Time)
- A2Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
- A3Concerto D'Autumno (Autumn Concerto)
- A4O Mio Signore (The Questions)
- A5Maria Ninguem (Maria's Her Name)
- A6Non L'Ascoltare (Don't Talk To Him)
- A7Dicitencello Vuie (Just Say I Love Her)
- B1Arrivederci Roma
- B2Carina
- B3Legata Ad Un Granello Di Sabbia (A Little Grain Of Sand)
- B4Casa Senza Finestre (House Without Windows)
- B5Che Cosa Del Farai Mio Amore
- B6Per Un Bacio D'Amour (Tell Me You're Mine)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When In Rome are there?
14 vinyl pressings of When In Rome are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 1977.
When was When In Rome first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia 33SX 1762.
How do I tell if my copy of When In Rome is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX 1762, OEX 9428, QPX 8081, OP 7417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 2888-1 and XAX 2889-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When In Rome 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.
