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Paolo Conte – Paris Milonga
1981 · Italy · RCA · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 4, 2026
- MMint
- $95.42
- NMNear Mint
- $85.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $65.29
- VGVery Good
- $45.20
- G+Good Plus
- $25.11
- GGood
- $15.07
- FFair
- $10.04
- PPoor
- $5.02
18 copies listed on Discogs from $40.23.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €75ref VA-BBA4GMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- KKAY 36028KKAY 36028 1S - 1B6 Piero 13-4-81KKAY 36028 1S - 1B 15 Piero 13-4-81KKAY 36028 1S - 1B I 3 P△ Piero 13-4-81
- Runout — side B
- KKAY 36029KKAY 36029 1S - 1A8 Piero 13-4-81KKAY 36029 1S - 1A 24 Piero 13-4-81KKAY 36029 1S - 1A 12 △ P Piero 13-4-81
- Rights society
- SIAE
- Record Company
- RCA Corporation
- Manufactured By
- RCA S.p.A.
- Recorded At
- Studio Format
- Printed By
- Campi Grafica
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Factory, Italy
- Lacquer Cut At
- RCA Studios, Rome
Specifications
- Artist
- Paolo Conte
- Style
- Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- RCA, RCA Italiana
- Catalog number
- PL 31581
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- A1Alle Prese Con Una Verde Milonga5:10
- A2L'Ultima Donna3:42
- A3Blue Haways3:35
- A4La Vera Musica3:48
- A5Via Con Me2:45
- B1Madeleine3:57
- B2Un'Altra Vita3:14
- B3Boogie5:15
- B4Parigi3:11
- B5Pretend Pretend Pretend3:56
- Producer, Directed By
- Italo Greco
- Mastered By [Mastering]
- Piero Mannucci
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Tony Rampotti
- Lyrics By, Music By, Arranged By, Vocals, Piano, Vocalese [Blue Blow], Vibraphone, Synthesizer [Obx]
- Paolo Conte
- Photography By [Photo By]
- Gianni Volpi
About this record
Pressed at RCA S.p.A. in Italy on 13-4-81, this original LP carries stamped runouts (KKAY 36028 1S and KKAY 36029 1S) that distinguish it from later reissues with fully etched dead wax. The catalogue PL 31581 pairs jazz-rock arrangements with a printed inner sleeve containing lyrics—a feature absent from many subsequent editions.
Demand outpaces availability: 521 collectors want this pressing against 818 who own one, yet only 18 copies trade below 40.23 USD at any given moment.
What drives its value
The price gradient from Mint to Good reflects the scarcity of unplayed stock. A Mint copy commands 95.42 USD, while NM drops to 85.38 USD—a narrow margin indicating few examples escape handling.
VG+ sits at 65.29 USD, VG at 45.20 USD, and the floor (Poor condition) reaches 5.02 USD. The lowest active asking price of 40.23 USD across 18 listings suggests most sellers price below VG grade, likely reflecting the wear typical of an Italian pressing now 40+ years old.
The want-to-have ratio of 521 to 818 signals steady collector interest without extreme rarity; the 1981 RCA Italiana pressing remains the original, not a reissue, which anchors its baseline value among Paolo Conte discography.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the pressing plant by examining the dead wax: RCA S.p.A. pressings from this session carry the date stamp 13-4-81 and the engineer credit 'Piero' etched into the runout. Side A should read KKAY 36028 1S - 1B6 Piero 13-4-81 (with 1S stamped, not etched), and Side B KKAY 36029 1S - 1A8 Piero 13-4-81.
The label itself prints PL 31581 as the catalogue number. Confirm the printed inner sleeve is present and intact—its presence distinguishes original stock from later pressings.
Grade by examining groove walls under light for micro-abrasions and listening for surface noise during quiet passages; the jazz-rock arrangements on tracks 1–10 expose pressing defects readily, especially during the softer passages typical of Conte's arrangements.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Original LP release. Printed inner sleeve with lyrics.
Runouts are etched except "KKAY 36028 1S -" and "KKAY 36029 1S -" are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the original 1981 Italian pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead wax on both sides. The original carries the date stamp 13-4-81 and the name Piero etched into the runout, along with the stamped (not etched) prefix KKAY 36028 1S and KKAY 36029 1S. The label reads RCA Italiana with catalogue PL 31581. Reissues typically omit the engineer credit or alter the stamping pattern. The printed inner sleeve with lyrics is also original-era packaging.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does that compare to the current market floor?
According to the price guide, VG+ is valued at 65.29 USD. The lowest asking price across 18 active listings is 40.23 USD, indicating that most copies on the market trade at or below VG grade. A VG+ example would command a premium over the current floor, reflecting its relative rarity in better condition.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and VG prices?
Mint (95.42 USD) versus VG (45.20 USD) reflects the scarcity of unplayed Italian pressings from 1981. Few copies have escaped handling; most show signs of use. Collectors prize unplayed stock, so each step down in grade loses value steeply. The NM price of 85.38 USD shows that even minor play wear costs 10 USD, underscoring how condition dominates this market.
Is this pressing in high demand relative to supply?
The community data shows 521 want it against 818 who own one—a healthy want-to-have ratio suggesting genuine collector interest. However, only 18 copies are for sale at any moment, indicating moderate liquidity rather than scarcity panic. The 1981 original is sought, but not rare enough to command extreme premiums; it remains accessible to patient buyers.
What does the rating of 4.49 out of 5 (from 106 votes) tell me about this pressing's quality?
The 4.49 rating from 106 community members indicates strong approval of the pressing's sound and durability. This is a solid endorsement for an Italian RCA pressing from 1981, suggesting that owners find it sonically satisfying and well-manufactured. The large sample size (106 votes) makes the rating reliable, not a fluke from a handful of enthusiasts.