UK
1907- Label and catalog number
- Gramophone Monarch Record 054129
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
A4326 054129XRunout
Nellie MelbaBohême—O Soave Fanciulla
Vinyl pressings
Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla
by Nellie Melba · 1907
11 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla was first pressed on vinyl in 1907. 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 Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla
1 pressing came out in 1907, 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.
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.
1900s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | UK | Gramophone Monarch Record 054129First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victor 95200Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Grammophon 78512Shellac, 12", Single Sided, 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", Single Sided, 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 054129Shellac, 12", Single Sided | Shellac, 12", Single Sided |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 054129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 054129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 054129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 054129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | UK | Gramophone Monarch Record 054129Shellac, 12", Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", Single Sided, Repress |
| ? | US | Victrola 95200Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | US | Victrola 95200Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- ABohême—O Soave Fanciulla = Thou Sweetest Maiden
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1907, in UK. One of them is Gramophone Monarch Record 054129.
How do I tell if my copy of Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 054129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A4326 054129X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bohême—O Soave Fanciulla 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.