US
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1583
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
49-3521-AA side label
49-3522-AB side label
49-3523-AC side label
49-3523-BD side label
Claude DebussyLa Mer
Vinyl pressings
La Mer
by Claude Debussy · 1951
16 pressings4 countriesImpressionistClassical
La Mer was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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
3 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1221
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E1 LRC 241 26SSide 1
E1 LRC 242 25SSide 2
Canada
December 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1583
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
49-3521-AA side label
49-3522-AB side label
49-3523-AC side label
49-3523-BD side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1221First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1583First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1583First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.21453 / His Master's Voice D.B.21454Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice DB 9750 / His Master's Voice DB 9751Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | USSR | Līgo Д-7513-4LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | USSR | Апрелевский Завод Д—7513 / Апрелевский Завод Д—7514LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | USSR | Всесоюзная Студия Грамзаписи Д 7513–4LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия Д—7513 / Мелодия Д—7514LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия Д-7513 / Мелодия Д-751410", Reissue, Mono · Mono | 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Melodija Д-7513 / Melodija Д-7514LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Melodija Д-7513 / Melodija Д-7514LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д—7513 / Мелодия Д—7514LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д-7513 / Мелодия Д-7514LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Апрелевский Завод Д-7513 / Апрелевский Завод Д-751410", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Melodija Д-7513 / Melodija Д-7514LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- La Mer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Mer are there?
16 vinyl pressings of La Mer are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1969.
When was La Mer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1583, released December 1951.
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 WDM 1583, LM 1221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 49-3521-A and 49-3522-A. 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.
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