Vinyl pressings
by Gianni Morandi · 1972
Parla Più Piano 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 5 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 26710 1S-1C 2Runout area side A
BKAS 26711 2S-1C 4Runout area side B
BKAS 26710 1S-1B 4Runout area side A, variant 2
BKAS 26711 1S-1A 3Runout area side B, variant 2
BKAS 26710 2S-1C 3Runout side A
BKAS 26711 2S-1A 1Runout side B
BKAS 26710 1S-1C 11Runout area side A
BKAS 26711 2S-1C 9Runout area side B
BKAS 26710 1S -1A ' 1 oRunout area side A
BKAS 26711 1S -1A ' 1Runout area side 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 3663First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA VictorFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Greece | RCA Victor 46 G 138First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA Italiana PM 3663First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-397First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA Italiana PM 3663First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA Italiana PM 3663First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA Italiana PM 3663First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA 74-16 204 / RCA Italiana BKAS-26 7117", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Disco Icap 10037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
11 vinyl pressings of Parla Più Piano are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Italy, Australia, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is RCA Italiana PM 3663, released June 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PM 3663, 74-16 204, 46 G 138, 42-397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BKAS 26710 1S-1C 2 and BKAS 26711 2S-1C 4. 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.
