Vinyl pressings
by Gianni Morandi · 1972
Il Mondo Cambierà / L'Ospite was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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.
BKAS 27024 2S-1A 8Runout area side A, variant 1
BKAS 27025 2S-1B 8Runout area side B, variant 1
BKAS 27024 2S-1A 8Runout area side A, variant 2
BKAS 27025 2S-1A 5Runout area side B, variant 2
BKAS 27024 2S 1A 10Runout area side A
BKAS 27025 2S 1B 9Runout area side AA
BKAS 27024Label side A
BKAS 27025Label side AA
BKAS 27024 1SRunout area side A
BKAS 27025 1SRunout area side B
BKAS 27024Label side A
BKAS 27025Label side B
BKAS 27024 1S 1A 1Runout side A
BKAS 27025 2S 1A 1Runout side B
BKAS 27024Label side A
BKAS 27025Label side B
7YPART 74253 21 M3 292994Runout A
7YPART 74254 21 M3 292995Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor PM-3692First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | RCA Victor 41089First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 316First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-2260First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Portugal | RCA Victor 20107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA PM 3692 / RCA Italiana PM 3692First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA JBPM 3692First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA PM 3692 / RCA Italiana PM 3692First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA PM 3692 / RCA Italiana PM 3692First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA PM 3692 / RCA Italiana PM 36927", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Il Mondo Cambierà / L'Ospite are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Italy, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is RCA PM 3692, released December 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PM 3692, JBPM 3692, PM-3692, 41089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BKAS 27024 2S-1A 8 and BKAS 27025 2S-1B 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
