UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6176
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Giuseppe Di StefanoNeapolitan Songs
Vinyl pressings
Neapolitan Songs
by Giuseppe di Stefano · 1965
12 pressings7 countriesOperaCanzone NapoletanaClassicalFolk
Neapolitan Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Neapolitan Songs
8 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6176
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6176Decca SXL.6176
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6695-2WRunout A
ZAL-6696-2WRunout B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL.6176
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25936
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6695-3W ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ JTSide 1, stamped (with other illegible stamps)
ZAL-6696-4W ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ JTSide 2, stamped ("JT" etched)
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5936
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Argentina | London Records 10437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 6176First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LXT 6176First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6176 / Decca SXL.6176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6176LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL.6176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records OS 25936First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records 5936First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records SLC 1606LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | South Korea | Decca SXL 6176LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA-6176LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Torna A Surriento
- A2Tu Ca 'Nun Chiagne
- A3Sona Chitarra !
- A4LeCreme Napulitane
- A5Napule Canta
- A6´O Surdato ´Nnammurato
- B1Catari,Catari
- B2Pusilleco
- B3Era Di Maggio Matenata
- B4Scétata
- B5Addio Mia Bella Napoli
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Neapolitan Songs are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Neapolitan Songs are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Neapolitan Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Argentina, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SXL 6176.
How do I tell if my copy of Neapolitan Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6176, LXT 6176, SXL.6176, OS 25936) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Neapolitan Songs 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.
