Bocca Crudele
Luciano Tajoli
35 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 13392019 |
| Excel File Row | 376 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:13:07 |
| Pressing Year | 1948 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 78 RPM |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | ODEON |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | H 18210 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | MO 10937 · 10·10·47 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | MO 11081 · 4·4·948 |
| Sleeve Condition | F |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | F |
| Genre | Pop |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1948 pressing of "Bocca Crudele" on 78 RPM for ODEON is a precious testament to Italian post-war recording art. Luciano Tajoli's voice, a national phenomenon, was then recorded using techniques that are now almost heroic. Every recording was a "presa diretta" onto shellac, with no room for error or post-production, requiring impeccable performances. The warmth and purity of his interpretation of this Neapolitan classic were captured in a single take. These fragile records were not just entertainment, but sonic pillars of the reconstruction, resounding from every gramophone.
Owning this edition means holding a tangible piece of Italy's collective memory. A symbol of resilience, Tajoli united the country through his unmistakable melody, a true piece of recorded history.
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Official Tracklist
- A - Bocca Crudele
- B - Stornello Del Marinaio
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