Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Decca 417 117-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDZAL 1883 3G 14 5A-Side runout stamp
PDZAL 1884 2G 11 5B-Side runout stamp
Luciano PavarottiPassione
Vinyl pressings
Passione
by Luciano Pavarotti · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Passione was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Passione
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Decca 417 117-1Decca 417 117-1 LH
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P (?) PDZAL - 18833 - CPMatrix on Runout Side One
PDZAL - 18834 - CPMatrix on Runout Side Two
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records 417 117-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.43299 AZDecca 417 117-1 DH
- Format
- LP
Israel
1985- Label and catalog number
- Decca 417 117-1Phonokol 417 117-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Decca 417 117-1 DHPI
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
117404 A PDZAL 18833Runout area side A
PDZAL 18834Runout area side B
PDZAL 18833Label side A
PDZAL 18834Label side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | London Records 1L4 17117LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records 417 117-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Decca 417 117-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Decca 6.43299 AZ / Decca 417 117-1 DHFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Germany | Decca 43 898 06 / Decca 6.43299LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Israel | Decca 417 117-1 / Phonokol 417 117-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Decca 417 117-1 DHPIFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Decca 417 117-1 DHPIFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Panama | Padisco 417 117-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Decca 417 117-1 / Decca 417 117-1 LHFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | London Records 417 117-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records 417 117-1LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Passione3:46
- A2Era De Maggio3:49
- A3Fenesta Che Lucive3:32
- A4Chiove5:22
- A5Dicitencello Vuie3:09
- A6La Palummella2:24
- A7Voce 'E Notte!4:29
- B1I'Te Vurria Vasà!5:06
- B2Santa Lucia Luntana5:43
- B3Silenzio Cantatore4:51
- B4Te Voglio Bene Assaje4:31
- B5Core 'Ngrato4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Passione are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Passione are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Passione first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Decca 417 117-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Passione is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 417 117-1, 6.43299 AZ, 417 117-1 DHPI) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PDZAL 1883 3G 14 5 and PDZAL 1884 2G 11 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Passione 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.
