UK
August 6, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Raw Bass RBASS 006Raw Bass R BASS 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R BASS 006 A¹ R A UNA PIZZA PRIMA CUTRunout etched side A
R BASS 006 B¹ R ARunout etched side B
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Vinyl pressings
La Serenissima
by DNA · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesBreakbeatAcid HouseElectronic
La Serenissima was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 La Serenissima
6 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Raw Bass 12 R BASS 006Raw Bass 12 RBASS 006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 R BASS 006A2 1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. DAMONT WRun-out etchings side A variant 1
12 R BASS 006 B2 A PORKITO CUTTiTO POR PRiMO 1 DAMONT SRun-out etchings side B variant 1
12 R BASS 006A2 I A PORKY PRIME CUT. DAMONT KSide A etched variant 2
12 R BASS 006 B2 A PORKITO CUTTiTO POR PRiMO I DAMONT HSide B etched variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Uove Dischi 12 UOVE 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UOVE 004 A1 R N UNA PIZZA PRIMA CUT MAMA MIA!Runout Side-A
UOVE 004 B1 R AIRunout Side-B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6385-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-6385-7/A IP etRunout side A
IP ZYX-6385-7/B etRunout side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6385-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 6385-12 A SSTEtchings side A
ZYX 6385-12 B SSTEtchings side B
Spain
1990- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro MX 255
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6385-1212", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6385-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6385-1212", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6385-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 255First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Raw Bass 12 R BASS 006 / Raw Bass 12 RBASS 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Uove Dischi 12 UOVE 001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Raw Bass RBASS 006 / Raw Bass R BASS 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Yo! 878 883-1 / Phonogram 878 883 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | France | Yo! 878 882 7 / Yo! 878 882-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Serenissima3:47
- BSerenissimo3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Serenissima are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Serenissima are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was La Serenissima first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Raw Bass RBASS 006, released August 6, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of La Serenissima is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBASS 006, 12 R BASS 006, 12 UOVE 001, ZYX 6385-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R BASS 006 A¹ R A UNA PIZZA PRIMA CUT and R BASS 006 B¹ R A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Serenissima 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.
