France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9123 701Ibis 9123 701
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9123 701 1Label side A
9123 701 2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
by Alec R. Costandinos · 1978
22 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
October 16, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7124
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
(NBLP 7124 AS)Label Side A
(NBLP 7124 BS)Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7124
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T\ NBLP-7124-AS TH-2 AZ cbSide A runout
T\ NBLP-7124-BS-3 AZ cbSide B runout
NBLP 7124 ASSide A label
NBLP 7124 BSSide B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7124
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7124-AS K-2 AZ CB A2 [Union Jack]A-side, variant 1
NBLP-7124-BS K-1 AZ CB B1 [Union Jack]B-side, variant 1
NBLP-7124-AS K-2 AZ CB A1 [Union Jack]A-side, variant 2
NBLP-7124-BS K-1 AZ CB B1 [Union Jack]B-side, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7124 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Keel Mfg. Corp. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A 2 [union jack stamp] NBLP-7124-AS K-2 AZ cbSide 1 runout
B 1 [union jack stamp] NBLP 7124 BS K-1 AZ cbSide 2 runout
NBLP 7124 ASSide 1 label
NBLP 7124 BSSide 2 label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7124 DJCasablanca NBD 20143 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor IBIS 7124 / Ibis IBIS-7124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Philips 9123 701 / Ibis 9123 701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | VMC International VI-2470 / VMC International NBLP 7124First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Philips 9123 701 / Ibis 9123 701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Arrival Records DS 4034 / Ibis DS 4034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Casablanca IBC 7092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | BLAM 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124 DJ / Casablanca NBD 20143 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Velvet VLP-1812 / Velvet L.P.V.-1812First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7124First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Orange OBIS 1022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Pope Of Fools5:31
- A2La Esmeralda1:15
- A3The Inconveniences Of Following A Pretty Girl In The Streets At Night1:35
- A4Phoebus1:45
- A5You Are Accused Before Us...1:26
- A6The Court Of Miracles0:50
- A7Notre-Dame2:42
- B1Phoebus And Esmeralda4:22
- B2Gringoire And The Duke Of Egypt2:22
- B3Dom Claude's Confession4:30
- B4Hanging Of The Sorceress3:11
- B5The Attack1:32
- B6Quasimodo's Marriage3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was The Hunchback Of Notre Dame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 9123 701.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9123 701, NBLP 7124, NBLP 7124 DJ, IBIS 7124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9123 701 1 and 9123 701 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 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.
