UK
March 1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1548
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 OSB 441 II □ RRunout side A
2 OSB 442-2 MRunout side B
OSB.441Label side A
OSB.442Label side B
Jussi BjörlingLa Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia
Vinyl pressings
La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia
by Jussi Björling · 1937
10 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia
5 pressings came out in 1937, 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
March 1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1548
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OSB.441Label side A
OSB.442Label side B
US
November 1937- Label and catalog number
- Victor 4372
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Germany
June 1937- Label and catalog number
- Electrola D.A. 1548
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R OSB 441□Runout side A
M OSB 442□Runout side B
OSB 441Label side A
OSB 442Label side B
Italy
1937- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone DA 1548
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 OSB 441 II □Runout side A
2 OSB 442 II □Runout side B
OSB.441Label side A
OSB.442Label side B
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.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DA 1548First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1548First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1548First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Germany | Electrola D.A. 1548First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor 4372First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 1548Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 4372Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 4372Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.A. 1548Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice D.A. 1548Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Donna È Mobile = Woman Is Fickle2:12
- BRecondita Armonia = Strange Harmony2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1937 and 1943.
When was La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in UK, US, Germany, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice D.A.1548, released March 1937.
How do I tell if my copy of La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.A.1548, 4372, D.A. 1548, DA 1548) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 OSB 441 II □ R and 2 OSB 442-2 M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Donna È Mobile / Recondita Armonia 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.
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