France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · BIEM labels
- Runout / matrix
PEP 841Label Side A
PEP 842Label Side B
Aimé DuvalLe Ciel Est Rouge
Vinyl pressings
Le Ciel Est Rouge
by Aimé Duval · 1958
14 pressings5 countriesChansonReligiousPopFolk
Le Ciel Est Rouge was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Le Ciel Est Rouge
4 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
PEP 841Label Side A
PEP 842Label Side B
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Red/Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
PEP 841Label Side A
PEP 842Label Side B
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11Editions Studio S.M. 45-11A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Burgundy Labels
- Runout / matrix
MBS - 4458A-side stamped runout
MBS - 4459B-side stamped runout
MBS-4458A-side label matrix
MBS-4459B-side label matrix
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11 / Editions Studio S.M. 45-11AFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus CV 75 0237", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fono-Ring FV 75 5167", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus CV 75 0237", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fono-Ring FV 76 5167", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Fono-Ring FV 76 5167", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Christophorus Verlag CV 75 0237", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | LDC LDC 45-6 / Editions Studio S.M. LDC 45-67", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1L'Espérance Morte
- A2Il N'a Pas Eu, Bonnes Gens
- B1Le Ciel Est Rouge
- B2Rue Des Longues-Haies
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Ciel Est Rouge are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Le Ciel Est Rouge are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Le Ciel Est Rouge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France, Canada. One of them is Editions Studio S.M. SM 45-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Ciel Est Rouge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 45-11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEP 841 and PEP 842. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Ciel Est Rouge 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.