UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4279
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
†LRC 109P†Matrix, side 1
†LRC 110P†Matrix, side 2
LRC-109-IL BA 1Runout, side 1 - stamped
LRC-110-1L B 1Runout, side 2 - stamped
Claude DenjeanOpen Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2)
Vinyl pressings
Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2)
by Claude Denjean · 1973
15 pressings12 countriesLoungeSpace-AgeJazz-FunkEasy Listening
Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2)
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44196
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44196
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
Canada
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
L LRC-109 ◎—∈—◎ ASide A etched runout variant 1
L LRC-110 B ◎—∈—◎Side B etched runout variant 1
LRC-110 B ◎—∈—◎ LSide A etched runout variant 2
LRC-110 #2 B ◎—∈—◎ LSide B etched runout variant 2
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4279Decca PFS 4.279
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records EBX 5000London Records SP 44196
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Decca PFS 4279 / Decca PFS 4.279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records EBX 5000 / London Records SP 44196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca PFS 334279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Decca PFS 4279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Decca PFS 4279 / World Record Club SLZ 8587LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Peru | London Records PFS 4279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Decca PFS 4279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | London Records SP 44196First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | London Records SP 44196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records SP 44196First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Decca PFS 4279 / Decca PFS 4.279LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Turkey | Decca PFS 4279 / Decca 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Uruguay | Phase 4 Stereo SP 44196LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca PFS 4279LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Can See Clearly Now2:39
- A2Duck You Sucker3:30
- A3Big Yellow Taxi2:36
- A4Love Theme From "The Godfather"2:37
- A5Let's Stay Together3:13
- A6Honky Cat2:22
- B1Kiss This3:00
- B2Ce Jour Là3:06
- B3Song Sung Blue2:23
- B4Alone Again, Naturally2:26
- B5Love Story3:31
- B6Tight Rope2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4279.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4279, SP 44196, EBX 5000, PFS 334279) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, †LRC 109P† and †LRC 110P†. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Circuit (Electronic Expérience N°2) 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.
