France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10199 21Stamped runout A
7TCA 10200 21Stamped runout B
7 TCA 10199Label A
7 TCA 10200Label B
Cliff Richard & The ShadowsSings In French
Vinyl pressings
Sings In French
by Cliff Richard & The Shadows · 1963
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Sings In French was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Sings In French
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10199 21 M3 229 370Stamped runout A
7TCA 10200 21Stamped runout B
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1401
- Format
- 7", EP
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 14.005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10199A-Side Label and Runout
7TCA 10200B-Side Label and Runout
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 14.005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 10199A-Side Label and Runout
7TCA 10200B-Side Label and Runout
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Columbia ESRF 1401First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | France | Columbia ESRF 1401First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 1401First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 14.005First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 14.005First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Denmark | Columbia SEG 82907", EP | 7", EP |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM 82907", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Columbia SEGJ 82907", EP | 7", EP |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 82907", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8290 / Columbia SEGO-82907", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1La Mer4:15
- A2Boum1:50
- B1J'attendrai2:20
- B2C'est Si Bon2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings In French are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sings In French are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Sings In French first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1401.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings In French is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1401, 7EPL 14.005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 10199 21 and 7TCA 10200 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings In French 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.
