France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81061CBS CBS 81.061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Mario Del MonacoUn Amore Così Grande
Vinyl pressings
Un Amore Così Grande
by Mario del Monaco · 1975
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticCanzone NapoletanaClassicalStage & Screen
Un Amore Così Grande was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Un Amore Così Grande
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- CLS MDRL 28016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
58 LVL 20000◇1L [CGD logo] 18 11 75Runout side A
58 LVL 20000◇2L [CGD logo] 18 11 75Runout side B
MD-TP016 ALabel side A
MD-TP016 BLabel side B
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Love LVL 20000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LVL 20000 - A
LVL 20000 - B
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Love LVL 20000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LVL 20000 - A
LVL 20000 - B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 81061 / CBS CBS 81.061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | CLS MDRL 28016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Love LVL 20000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Love LVL 20000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | CBS MLP 017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | CLS MD TP 016 / CLS MD-TP016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Seven Seas SLA-6112LP | LP |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 81061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | CLS MD-TP016LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Italy | CLS TCLS 11LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | CLS ORL 9117LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 19.563LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | CLS CLSLP 28016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | CLS ORL 8515 / CLS MDTP 164LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | CLS ORL 8744LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Un Amore Così Grande4:52
- A2'Na Sera E Maggio4:30
- A3Torna A Surriento2:34
- A4Guapparia3:24
- A5Core 'Ngrato2:49
- B1O Paese D'o Sole2:33
- B2Addio A Napoli2:04
- B3Tu Ca Nun Chiagne3:30
- B4Mattinata2:15
- B5Dicitincello Vuje2:43
- B6Parlami D'amore Mariù2:54
- B7O Sole Mio2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Un Amore Così Grande are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Un Amore Così Grande are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1990.
When was Un Amore Così Grande first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Italy. One of them is CBS CBS 81061.
How do I tell if my copy of Un Amore Così Grande is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 81061, MDRL 28016, LVL 20000) 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 Un Amore Così Grande 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.
