Germany
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038 LPMS
- Format
- LP, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Der Kleine Prinz
by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry · 1959
19 pressings2 countriesSpoken WordStoryNon-MusicChildren's
Der Kleine Prinz was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Der Kleine Prinz
2 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038 LPMSFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv LPMS 43 038LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Poly 2961 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Germany | Poly 2961 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 34 139 / Donauland 34 139LP, Repress, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Repress, Stereo, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2571 119LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 38 266 3LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2546 008LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2546 008LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 34 139LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2546 008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2546 008LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADer Kleine Prinz 1. Teil
- BDer Kleine Prinz 2. Teil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Kleine Prinz are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Der Kleine Prinz are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1979.
When was Der Kleine Prinz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 43 038 LPMS, released October 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Kleine Prinz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 43 038 LPMS, 43 038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Kleine Prinz 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.
