Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BR 56027 A II CGDSide A Runout
BR 56027 B CGDSide B Runout
Vinyl pressings
La Serenissima
by Rondò Veneziano · 1981
18 pressings13 countriesModern ClassicalElectronic
La Serenissima was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 La Serenissima
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR - 56027 . A ✶Runout area side A
BR - 56027 . B ORunout area side B
Portugal
1981- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BAB 13-6
- Format
- LP, Album
Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56027
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Baby Records BR 56027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Baby Records BR 56027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 13-6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Sweden | Baby Records BR 56027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Belgium | Inelco BR 56027 / Baby Records BR 56027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 56027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Baby Records 67.861 / Carrere 67861LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Philips 6399341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Baby Records BR 56027 / Baby Records BR 56.027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Gallo ML 4615LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ireland | RCA RON 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Ferroway Records RON 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Baby Records 28AP 3008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Baby Records 28AP 3008LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 827 406-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | RCA Victor SFL1 0173LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Musart EDI - 60722LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1La Serenissima2:18
- A2Rialto3:00
- A3Canal Grande2:57
- A4Aria Di Festa2:56
- A5Sinfonia Per Un Addio5:42
- B1Arlecchino3:06
- B2Regata Dei Dogi2:54
- B3Notturno In Gondola4:30
- B4Capriccio Veneziano3:46
- B5Magico Incontro3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Serenissima are there?
18 vinyl pressings of La Serenissima are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.
When was La Serenissima first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Italy, Portugal, Sweden. One of them is Baby Records BR 56027.
How do I tell if my copy of La Serenissima is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 56027, BAB 13-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 56027 A II CGD and BR 56027 B CGD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Serenissima 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.
