Italy
January 1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45E-GQ 515Pathé 45E GQ 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT•9•II 31-12-955Runout side A
E7MT•10•II 31-12-955Runout side B
E7MT 9Label side A
E7MT 10Label Side B
Renato Carosone E Il Suo QuartettoCarlotta
Vinyl pressings
Carlotta
by Renato Carosone E Il Suo Quartetto · 1956
15 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzRock & RollCanzone NapoletanaBallad
Carlotta was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Carlotta
6 pressings came out in 1956, 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
June 1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45E-GQ 515Pathé 45E GQ 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT•9•II 31-12-955Runout side A
E7MT•10•II 31-12-955Runout side B
E7MT 9Label side A
E7MT 10Label Side B
Italy
July 1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45E-GQ 515Pathé 45E GQ 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT•9•II 31-12-955Runout side A
E7MT•10•II 31-12-955Runout side B
E7MT 9Label side A
E7MT 10Label Side B
Italy
August 1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45E GQ 515Pathé 45E-GQ 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT.9 II 31-12-955Runout area side A
E7MT.10 II 31-12-955Runout area side B
E7 MT 9Label side A
E7 MT 10Label Side B
Italy
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45E-GQ 515Pathé 45E GQ 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT•9•II 31-12-955Runout side A
E7MT•10•II 31-12-955Runout side B
E7MT 9Label side A
E7MT 10Label Side B
Spain
1956- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 45 EMA 40.028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
E7MT 9Label side A
E7MT 10Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Spain | Pathé 45 EMA 40.028First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Pathé 45E GQ 515 / Pathé 45E-GQ 515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Greece | Pathé 45 EAG 10017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Pathé 45 EGQ 515 / Pathé 45E-GQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Pathé 45 EGQ 515 / Pathé 45E-GQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | Pathé 45E-GQ 515 / Pathé 45E GQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1958 | Portugal | Pathé 45 PEG 1017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Pathé 45EGQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Pathé 45E GQ 5157", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | Spain | Pathé 45 EMA 40.0287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Carlotta
- A2La Donna Riccia
- B1Scapricciatiello
- B2Maruzzella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carlotta are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Carlotta are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Carlotta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Pathé 45E-GQ 515, released January 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Carlotta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45E-GQ 515, 45E GQ 515, 45 EMA 40.028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E7MT•9•II 31-12-955 and E7MT•10•II 31-12-955. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carlotta 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.