Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records LPX 25Baby Records LPX25
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
PieroWelcome Piero
Vinyl pressings
Welcome Piero
by Piero · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Welcome Piero was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Welcome Piero
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records LSM 1296MusicA LSM 1296
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sinus Music 120.330.055
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2374 141
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83554Baby Records EPC 83554
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 83554-A-fRunout side A, etched
EPC 83554-B-lRunout side B, etched
Israel
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83780Baby Records EPC 83780
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Sinus Music 120.330.055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2374 141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Epic EPC 83554 / Baby Records EPC 83554First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | Epic EPC 83780 / Baby Records EPC 83780First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Baby Records LPX 25 / Baby Records LPX25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Baby Records LSM 1296 / MusicA LSM 1296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Melodi 1133 / Baby Records LPX25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Promus LPPS-20234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Norway | Talent TLS 3053LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 34 7921271LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Jalousie5:50
- A2Angelina4:50
- A3Fly Away4:05
- B1Kriminal Tango3:50
- B2Hello, Hello3:21
- B3Bolero3:40
- B4Melinda3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Welcome Piero are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Welcome Piero are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Welcome Piero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Italy, Belgium, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Baby Records LPX 25.
How do I tell if my copy of Welcome Piero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPX 25, LSM 1296, 120.330.055, 2374 141) 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 Welcome Piero 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.