UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 15375 45Label side A
F 17953 45Label side B
Louis PrimaBuona Sera / Beep! Beep!
Vinyl pressings
Buona Sera / Beep! Beep!
by Louis Prima · 1957
23 pressings9 countriesSwingRock & RollJazzRock
Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Buona Sera / Beep! Beep!
4 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 15375 45Label side A
F 17953 45Label side B
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · World Music Rights.
- Runout / matrix
F 15375 45Label side A
F 17953 45Label side B
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45.CL14821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F15375Label side A
F17955Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45.CL14821First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | France | Capitol Records F-38567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Norway | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Portugal | Capitol Records 45-CL 148217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Switzerland | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Switzerland | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 38567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | Capitol Records 45-CL 148217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABuona Sera
- BBeep! Beep!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Capitol Records 45-CL 14821.
How do I tell if my copy of Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-CL 14821, 45.CL14821) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F 15375 45 and F 17953 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buona Sera / Beep! Beep! 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.
