Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SMRL 6149
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Black/Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
S-6149-A 7/2/75Runout Side A [Etched]
S-6149-2 7/2/75Runout Side B [Etched]
S-6149/1Label side A
S-6149/2Label side B
Edoardo BennatoIo Che Non Sono L'Imperatore
Vinyl pressings
Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore
by Edoardo Bennato · 1975
15 pressings2 countriesFolk RockRock
Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SMRL 6149
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Black/Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
S 6149 A 7/2/75Side A
S 6149 - 2 7/2/75Side B
S 6149 A AR 7/2/75Side A variant 1
S 6149 - 2 AR 7/2/75Side B variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | Sony Music 88985443981LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Sony Music 196587997717LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ricordi 0045.015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256 / Ricordi SMRL 6149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8256LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Che Ora È1:34
- A2Meno Male Che Adesso Non C'è Nerone3:25
- A3Ci Sei Riuscita3:49
- A4Il Professor Cono3:14
- A5Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore6:33
- B1Signor Censore5:04
- B2Feste Di Piazza6:18
- B3Io Per Te Margherita3:26
- B4Affacciati Affacciati5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 2023.
When was Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy. One of them is Ricordi SMRL 6149.
How do I tell if my copy of Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMRL 6149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6149-A 7/2/75 and S-6149-2 7/2/75. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore 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.
