Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Metronome R 35.005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0105 487 S1 R 35005 A 320Runout A, stamped
0105 487 S2 R 35005 A 320Runout B, stamped
R-35.005-ALabel A
R-35.005-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Piccola E Fragile
by Drupi · 1974
28 pressings12 countriesChansonPop
Piccola E Fragile was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Piccola E Fragile
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi R 35.005Dischi Ricordi R35.005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0105 487 S1 R 35005 A 320 PRunout A, stamped, variant 1
0105 487 S2 R 35005 B 320 NRunout B, stamped, variant 1
0105 487 S1 R 35005 A 320 1 FRunout A, stamped, variant 2
0105 487 S2 R 35005 B 320 ERunout B, stamped, variant 2
UK
August 9, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7122 A1Side A runout, machine stamped
AMS 7122 B1Side B runout, machine stamped
UK
August 9, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi R 35 005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dischi Ricordi R35.005
- 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 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Ricordi R 35 005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Dischi Ricordi R35.005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-95675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-95675First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006 95675First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Trema 46106First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Trema 46106 / Trema 46.106First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Metronome R 35.005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Ricordi R 35.005 / Dischi Ricordi R35.005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10721 / Ricordi srl10721First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10.721 / Ricordi srl 10721First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | Gamma g-1356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CNR 144.479First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Switzerland | Ricordi SRL 10721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Ricordi MR 75137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Ricordi MR 75137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APiccola E Fragile4:33
- BChe Estate3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piccola E Fragile are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Piccola E Fragile are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was Piccola E Fragile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Metronome R 35.005.
How do I tell if my copy of Piccola E Fragile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 35.005, AMS 7122, R 35 005, R35.005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0105 487 S1 R 35005 A 320 and 0105 487 S2 R 35005 A 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piccola E Fragile 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.
