Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BLULP 1818
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLULP-1818-A Piero 5-4-84 LATO A BBPR 100Runout A side
BLULP 1818-B Piero 5-4-84 LATO B BBPR 100Runout B side
BLULP 1818/ALabel A side
BLULP 1818/BLabel B side
Tony EspositoIl Grande Esploratore
Vinyl pressings
Il Grande Esploratore
by Tony Esposito · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesDowntempoBayou FunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Il Grande Esploratore was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Grande Esploratore
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BBPR 100
- Format
- LP, Promo
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 206 522Hansa 206 522-620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 206522 A-1/84S IIIRunout A side
DM 206522 B-1/84S IIIRunout B side
S 206 522 ALabel A side
S 206 522 BLabel B side
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823724-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 8237241 A POLYGRAM A3Side A
160 8237241 B POLYGRAM A2Side B
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sakkaris Records SR 1009Sakkaris Records SRLP 1009
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- CNR 655.211
- 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 206 522 / Hansa 206 522-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 823724-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 1009 / Sakkaris Records SRLP 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Bubble BBPR 100First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Bubble BLULP 1818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 655.211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Royton Music ROYLP 7050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14.737/2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14.737/2LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Magic Record's LPMR-0009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Italy | Bubble BLULP 1818 / Cinevox Record SC 33.67LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | Italy | Bubble BLULP 1818 / Cinevox Record SC 33.67LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Spinnaker SPI 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Kalimba De Luna4:59
- A2Dateme!4:24
- A3Simba De Ammon4:58
- A4Terra Di Fuoco4:41
- B1Lagos4:08
- B2Music4:03
- B3Monica4:25
- B4Caucciù4:16
- B5Kalimba De Sol3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Grande Esploratore are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Il Grande Esploratore are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Il Grande Esploratore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Europe, France, Greece and more. One of them is Bubble BLULP 1818.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Grande Esploratore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLULP 1818, BBPR 100, 206 522, 823724-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLULP-1818-A Piero 5-4-84 LATO A BBPR 100 and BLULP 1818-B Piero 5-4-84 LATO B BBPR 100. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Il Grande Esploratore 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.
