France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1058 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 207 21 M3 155827Side A runout stamped
7 TCL 208 21B M3 158079Side B runout stamped
7 TCL 207Side A Label
7 TCL 208Side B Label
Charles TrenetLa Mer
Vinyl pressings
La Mer
by Charles Trenet · 1956
11 pressings2 countriesChansonThemePopStage & Screen
La Mer was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Mer
4 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 207 21 M3 155827Runout side A
7TCL 208 21B M3 158079Runout side B
7 TCL 207Label side A
7 TCL 208Label side B
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1058 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 207 21 M3 155827Runout side A, stamped
7TCL 208 21B M3 158079Runout side B, stamped
7 TCL 207Label side A
7 TCL 208Label side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1058 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1058 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1058First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1058 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 1058 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10587", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 1058 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Mer
- A2La Romance De Paris (Du Film "Romance De Paris")
- B1L'âme Des Poètes (Longtemps, Longtemps)
- B2La Jolie Sardane
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Mer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Mer are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1964.
When was La Mer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1058 M.
How do I tell if my copy of La Mer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1058 M, ESRF 1058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 TCL 207 21 M3 155827 and 7 TCL 208 21B M3 158079. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Mer 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.
