Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59 824Polydor N H 59 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NH 59824 A / / 3 520 12 9 69Runout area side A
NH 59824 B / / 2 520 12 9 69Runout area side B
N H 59824 ALabel side A
N H 59824 BLabel side B
Georges MoustakiLo Straniero / Giuseppe
Vinyl pressings
Lo Straniero / Giuseppe
by Georges Moustaki · 1969
10 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Lo Straniero / Giuseppe was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Lo Straniero / Giuseppe
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59 824Polydor N H 59 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NH 59824 A / / 3 520 12 9 69Runout area side A
NH 59824 B / / 2 520 12 9 69Runout area side B
NH 59824 A ÷ 26 9 69Runout side A (Variant 1
NH 59824 A ÷ 26 9 69Runout side B (Variant 1
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor N H 59 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NH 59824 A / / 3 520 12 9 69Run-out area side A [Stamped]
NH 59824 B / / 2 520 12 9 69Run-out area side B [Stamped]
N H 59824 ALabel side A
N H 59824 BLabel side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 66.738Polydor 66738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POL 66738 PPN 4067 380Stamped runout side A
POL 66738 PPN 4068 380Stamped runout side B
PPN 4067Label side A
PPN 4068Label side B
Spain
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 60 058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Polydor 66.738 / Polydor 66738First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor NH 59 824 / Polydor N H 59 824First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor NH 59 824 / Polydor N H 59 824First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor N H 59 824First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Spain | Polydor 60 058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Chile | Polydor 59.3807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 20560367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2056 0177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Polydor 2056 0367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 541.5257" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ALo Straniero = Le Meteque2:27
- BGiuseppe = Joseph2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lo Straniero / Giuseppe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lo Straniero / Giuseppe are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Lo Straniero / Giuseppe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Italy, France, Spain. One of them is Polydor NH 59 824.
How do I tell if my copy of Lo Straniero / Giuseppe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NH 59 824, N H 59 824, 66.738, 60 058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NH 59824 A / / 3 520 12 9 69 and NH 59824 B / / 2 520 12 9 69. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lo Straniero / Giuseppe 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.
