Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 64 7903141
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
7903141-A- 16-3-88 DMM I BATTIATORunout, side A
7903141-B- 16-3-88 DMM I BATTIATORunout, side B
Franco BattiatoFisiognomica
Vinyl pressings
Fisiognomica
by Franco Battiato · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesNew WaveModern ClassicalRockPop
Fisiognomica was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Fisiognomica
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Wanted 7903141
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
790314 1 A 21 M9 360831 2 JCPRunout side A
790314 1 B 21 M9 360832 2 JCPRunout side B
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 064-790314 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 074 79 1402 1EMI 074 791402 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
074-7914021 A◇ 1Runout Side A, stamped
074-7914021 B◇ 1Runout Side B, stamped
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 074 7 90314 1EMI 074-7903141
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
074 7 90314 1- A- /N3 DMRunout A SIde - Etched - Variant 1
074 7 90314 1- B- /N3 DMRunout B SIde - Etched - Variant 1
074-7903141-A 2/N3 DMIRunout A SIde - Etched - Variant 2
074-7903141-B 1N3 DMRunout B SIde - Etched - Variant 2
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 074 7 90314 1EMI 074-7903141
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, DMM
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Wanted 7903141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 64 7903141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Netherlands | EMI 064-790314 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 074 79 1402 1 / EMI 074 791402 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 074 7 90314 1 / EMI 074-7903141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 074 7 90314 1 / EMI 074-7903141First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 074 7914021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Italy | EMI 50999 5 22409 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Italy | Universal 0602567377764LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Universal Music Group 0602567377764LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fisiognomica
- A2E Ti Vengo A Cercare
- A3Veni L'Autunnu
- A4Secondo Imbrunire
- B1Nomadi
- B2Zai Saman
- B3Il Mito Dell'Amore
- B4L'Oceano Di Silenzio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fisiognomica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fisiognomica are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 2025.
When was Fisiognomica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is EMI 64 7903141.
How do I tell if my copy of Fisiognomica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 64 7903141, 7903141, 064-790314 1, 074 79 1402 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7903141-A- 16-3-88 DMM I BATTIATO and 7903141-B- 16-3-88 DMM I BATTIATO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fisiognomica 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.
