Italy
1937- Label and catalog number
- Disco "Grammofono" DA 1558
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OBA-1563Side A Label
OBA-1566Side B Label
Tito SchipaVivere / Torna Piccina
Vinyl pressings
Vivere / Torna Piccina
by Tito Schipa · 1937
12 pressings7 countriesChansonVocalSoundtrackTheme
Vivere / Torna Piccina was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 Vivere / Torna Piccina
5 pressings came out in 1937, the album's first year, in 5 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
1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1558
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 OBA1563◻ CRunout side A, stamped
1 OBA1566◻ CRunout side B, stamped
OBA. 1563Label side A
OBA. 1566Label side B
Australia
1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A. 1558
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OBA4563 MV21208A
OBA1566B
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" DA-1558
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OBA1563◻ M3-89566Runout side A
OBA1566◻ M3-89882Runout side B
OBA. 1563Label side A
OBA. 1566Label side B
Germany
1937- Label and catalog number
- Electrola D. A. 1558
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OBA 1563Label side A
OBA 1566Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A. 1558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DA-1558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Germany | Electrola D. A. 1558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" DA 1558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Germany | Electrola D.A. 4432Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1558Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 1107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7RQ 31217", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DA 1558Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice D.A. 1558Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 53-72497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVivere
- BTorna Piccina
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vivere / Torna Piccina are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Vivere / Torna Piccina are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1937 and 1960.
When was Vivere / Torna Piccina first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in Italy, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Disco "Grammofono" DA 1558.
How do I tell if my copy of Vivere / Torna Piccina is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA 1558, D.A.1558, D.A. 1558, DA-1558) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OBA-1563 and OBA-1566. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vivere / Torna Piccina 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.