France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6138 951
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6138 951 1Label side A
6138 951 2Label side B
Big Daddy OrchestraLa Cinquieme
Vinyl pressings
La Cinquieme
by Big Daddy Orchestra · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
La Cinquieme was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 La Cinquieme
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- CAM AMP 180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FKAS 29152 1S - 1A 1Runout area side A
FKAS 29153 1S - 1A 1 12Runout area side B
FKAS 29152Label side A
FKAS 29153Label side B
Italy
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- CAM AMP 180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FKAS 29152 1S - 1A 5Runout area side A
FKAS 29153 1S - 1A 4Runout area side B
FKAS 29152 1S - 1B 1Runout area side A (Variant 1
FKAS 29153 1S - 1A 3Runout area side B (Variant 1
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CAM 100-052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX180557A-side label
MX180558B-side label
Benelux
1976- Label and catalog number
- Omega International OM 36369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Able AB.811
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
cl-221Label side A
cl-222Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CAM 100-052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Benelux | Omega International OM 36369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Able AB.811First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6138 951First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Movieplay SN-90116 / Movieplay 021116/9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Movieplay SN-90116 / Movieplay 021116/97", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Sweden | Sonet SUP-2First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | CAM AMP 180First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | CAM AMP 180First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BF 184497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Cinquieme (The Fifth) - Part 1
- BLa Cinquieme (The Fifth) - Part 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Cinquieme are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Cinquieme are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was La Cinquieme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Italy, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is Philips 6138 951.
How do I tell if my copy of La Cinquieme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6138 951, AMP 180, 100-052, OM 36369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6138 951 1 and 6138 951 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Cinquieme 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.