Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E 3 RW-2605Matrix A
E 3 RW-2606Matrix B
Mario LanzaFour Neapolitan Songs
Vinyl pressings
Four Neapolitan Songs
by Mario Lanza · 1952
11 pressings6 countriesChansonBalladVocalCanzone Napoletana
Four Neapolitan Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Four Neapolitan Songs
2 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E 3 RW-2605Matrix A
E 3 RW-2606Matrix B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-100First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1952 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-100First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-1007", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 5051 / His Master's Voice 7ER50517", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72V 01647", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana Red Seal A72R 0100 / RCA Italiana A72R 01007", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana EPA 30-164 / RCA Italiana A72V 01647", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA 1007", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA 1007", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Greece | RCA Victor ERAg 90027", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7ERM 50517", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1O Sole Mio
- A2Marechiare
- B1Mattinata
- B2'A Vucchella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Neapolitan Songs are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Four Neapolitan Songs are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1958.
When was Four Neapolitan Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal ERA-100.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Neapolitan Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ERA-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 3 RW-2605 and E 3 RW-2606. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Neapolitan Songs 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.
