US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011
- Format
- LP, Album
Nick DeCaroItalian Graffiti
Vinyl pressings
Italian Graffiti
by Nick DeCaro · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesSmooth JazzEasy ListeningLatin JazzAOR
Italian Graffiti was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Italian Graffiti
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 BTS 6011 6081-1A TMLAll etched, aside from TML which is stamped.
1 BTS 6011 6082-1A
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BT 10 038
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records SWX-6144
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Blue Thumb Records BT 10 038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Blue Thumb Records SWX-6144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Blue Thumb YZ-8034-AULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Blue Thumb YW-8038-AULP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Blue Thumb YW-8038-AULP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-5938LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Under The Jamaican Moon4:41
- A2Happier Than The Morning Sun4:17
- A3Tea For Two3:54
- A4All I Want3:21
- A5Wailing Wall4:34
- B1Angie Girl3:48
- B2Getting Mighty Crowded2:24
- B3While The City Sleeps3:31
- B4Canned Music4:36
- B5Tapestry3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italian Graffiti are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Italian Graffiti are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1985.
When was Italian Graffiti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, France, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Blue Thumb Records BTS 6011.
How do I tell if my copy of Italian Graffiti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTS 6011, BT 10 038, SWX-6144) 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 Italian Graffiti 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.