Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2336
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2336 A SPIRYRunout area side A
V 2336 B SPIRYRunout area side B
Riccardo CoccianteIl Mare Dei Papaveri
Vinyl pressings
Il Mare Dei Papaveri
by Riccardo Cocciante · 1985
13 pressings10 countriesChansonBalladPop
Il Mare Dei Papaveri was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Il Mare Dei Papaveri
3 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TLP-80006
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26955
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic TLP-80006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC 26955First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | Virgin TLP-80006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RLP - 177 / RCA Victor RLP-177LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VL 2369LP | LP |
| 1986 | El Salvador | VirginLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 70427LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 70427LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Virgin LAE-681LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Panama | VirginLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Virgin VIRGIN 1522LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Les Disques Virgin Canada Inc. VL2369LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Il Mare Dei Papaveri3:35
- A2Tempo Nuovo4:20
- A3Due3:21
- A4Sabato, Rilassatamente3:10
- A5Questione Di Feeling4:35
- B1Al Centro Del Silenzio3:18
- B2Marilyn3:29
- B3Concerto Nello Spazio4:25
- B4La Canzone Dell'Infinito3:18
- B5Star3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Mare Dei Papaveri are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Il Mare Dei Papaveri are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Il Mare Dei Papaveri first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Virgin V 2336.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Mare Dei Papaveri is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2336, TLP-80006, EPC 26955) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2336 A SPIRY and V 2336 B SPIRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Il Mare Dei Papaveri 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.
