France
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DF 2436
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CL 6771-1 M3-94828Runout side A
CL 6772-1 M3-94829Runout side B
CL 6771Label side A
CL 6772Label side B
Tino RossiJ'Attendrai (Tornerai) / Le Bateau Des Iles
Vinyl pressings
J'Attendrai (Tornerai) / Le Bateau Des Iles
by Tino Rossi · 1938
14 pressings9 countriesChansonVocalPop
J'Attendrai was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 J'Attendrai
8 pressings came out in 1938, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DF 2436
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
©L 6771-1A side runout
©L 6772-1B side runout
CL 6771A side label
CL 6772B side label
Germany
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DW 4635
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
©L 6771-1A runout
©L 6772-1B runout
CL 6771A label
CL 6772B label
Hungary
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DH 130
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CL 6771Label side A
CL 6772Label side B
India
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 1848
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Romania
1938- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DF 2436
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
©L 6771-1Side A Runout - Stamped
©L 6772-1Side B Runout - Stamped
CL 6771Side A Label
CL 6772Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | France | Columbia DF 2436First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Germany | Columbia DW 4635First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Hungary | Columbia DH 130First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | India | Columbia DB. 1848First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Romania | Columbia DF 2436First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Sweden | Columbia DB 1848First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 270First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | UK | Columbia DF 2436First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | Columbia DB 1848Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | Spain | Regal C. 10.000Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | UK | Columbia D.B. 1848Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | Columbia D.B. 1848Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 270Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia DZ 270Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJ'Attendrai (Tornerai)
- BLe Bateau Des Iles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of J'Attendrai are there?
14 vinyl pressings of J'Attendrai are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1938 and 1951.
When was J'Attendrai first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in France, UK, Germany, Hungary and more. One of them is Columbia DF 2436.
How do I tell if my copy of J'Attendrai is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DF 2436, DW 4635, DH 130, DB. 1848) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 6771-1 M3-94828 and CL 6772-1 M3-94829. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is J'Attendrai 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.
