US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command Classics CC 33-11008
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CC 33 11008A SIDE I 2K JJ CSide A
CC 33 11008B 1K SIDE II AI 1 JJSide B
Claude DebussyLa Mer / Fetes - Ibéria (No. 2 From Images Pour Orchestre)
Vinyl pressings
La Mer / Fetes - Ibéria (No. 2 From Images Pour Orchestre)
by Claude Debussy · 1961
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
La Mer was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Command Classics CC 11008 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Command Classics CC 33-11008First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Command Classics CC 11008 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Command CC 11008 SDLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Europe | Westminster Gold WGS-8191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Westminster Gold 6-30-404-018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Command CC 11008 SD / ABC Records CC 11008 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Command CC 11008 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Command CC 11008 SD / ABC Records CC 11008 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- La Mer
- B1Fêtes (From "Trois Nocturnes")
- Ibéria ("Images" Pour Orchestre #2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Mer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Mer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was La Mer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Command Classics CC 33-11008.
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 CC 33-11008, CC 11008 SD) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CC 33 11008A SIDE I 2K JJ C and CC 33 11008B 1K SIDE II AI 1 JJ. 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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