France
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 A 1 M3 302143 - 3Stamped and etched side A
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 B 1 M3 302144 - 1Stamped and etched side B
Vinyl pressings
Le Téléphone Pleure
by Claude François · 1974
40 pressings14 countriesChansonPop
Le Téléphone Pleure was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Le Téléphone Pleure
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 A 1 M3 302143 - 3Etched Side A
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 B 1 M3 302144 - 1Etched Side B
France
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6061 198 AHand etched on runout area side A
6061 198 BHand etched on runout area side B
France
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 A 1 M3 302143 - 3Stamped and etched side A, variant 1
ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 B 1 M3 302144 - 1Stamped and etched side B, variant 1
6061 198 A1 M3 302143 1Runout side A, variant 2
6061 198 B1 M3 302144 1Runout side B, variant 2
France
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | CBS 4511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Argentina | Music Hall 322777", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Argentina | Samantha df 5247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.2777", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Nobel NL. 20007", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Nobel NL. 20007", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Flèche 6061 1987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Disques Flèche 6061 1987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Madagascar | Disques Flèche 6061 1987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Madagascar | Disques Flèche 6061 1987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALe Téléphone Pleure3:58
- BQuand La Pluie Finira De Tomber2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Téléphone Pleure are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Le Téléphone Pleure are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Le Téléphone Pleure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Portugal. One of them is Disques Flèche 6061 198, released October 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Téléphone Pleure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6061 198, 4511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 A 1 M3 302143 - 3 and ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ 6061 198 B 1 M3 302144 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Téléphone Pleure 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.