Venezuela
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon COLP 5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XBA 795 9 10 64Runout Side A
2XBA 796 9 10 64Runout Side A
Giuseppe Di StefanoO Sole Mio
Vinyl pressings
O Sole Mio
by Giuseppe di Stefano · 1964
12 pressings5 countriesCanzone NapoletanaClassicalFolkWorld
O Sole Mio was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 O Sole Mio
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Venezuela | Odeon COLP 5004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 061-17.161LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSVdP-70796 / La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-17161LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053 - 17161 MLP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-17161 MLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-17161 MLP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Seraphim 3C 033 17161LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QELP 8124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QELP 8124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 53 1171611MLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QELP 8124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice XLPH 1007LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1'O Sole Mio
- A2Santa Lucia Luntana
- A3Torna A Surriento
- A4Tu Ca Nun Chiagne!
- A5Core 'Ngrato
- B1Piscatore 'E Pusilleco
- B2I' Te Vurria Vasa!
- B3Marechiare
- B4Dicitencello Vuje
- B5Fenesta Ca Lucive
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O Sole Mio are there?
12 vinyl pressings of O Sole Mio are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was O Sole Mio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Venezuela. One of them is Odeon COLP 5004.
How do I tell if my copy of O Sole Mio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COLP 5004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XBA 795 9 10 64 and 2XBA 796 9 10 64. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O Sole Mio 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.
