France
July 1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 271Barclay 70271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 EBLY 3753~13Runout side A
7 EBLY 3754~131Runout side B
7 E BLY 3753Label side A
7 E BLY 3754Label side B
Vinyl pressings
La Chanson D'Orphée
by Dalida · 1959
20 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
La Chanson D'Orphée was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Chanson D'Orphée
7 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 271Barclay 70271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 E BLY 3753Label Side A
7 E BLY 3754Label Side B
Greece
1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 11501Barclay EBAR 001
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
EBAR 001 A
EBAR 001 B
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay EPJ 2033Jolly Hi-Fi Records EPJ 2033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPJ - 2033 - A ✶✶✶ 28-9-59Runout side A
EPJ - 2033 - B ✶✶✶ 28-9-59Runout side B
EPJ 2033 ALabel side A
EPJ 2033 BLabel side B
Italy
1959- Label and catalog number
- Jolly Hi-Fi Records EPJ 2033Barclay EPJ 2033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPJ - 2033 - A ✶✶✶ 28-9-59Runout side A
EPJ - 2033 - B ✶✶✶ 28-9-59Runout side B
EPJ 2033 ALabel side A
EPJ 2033 BLabel side B
Portugal
1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay Discos BEP 700034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Greece | Barclay 11501 / Barclay EBAR 001First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | Italy | Barclay EPJ 2033 / Jolly Hi-Fi Records EPJ 2033First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Italy | Jolly Hi-Fi Records EPJ 2033 / Barclay EPJ 2033First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Portugal | Barclay Discos BEP 700034First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | Barclay BCGE 28159 / Barclay BCGE 28.159First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 70271First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 70 2717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Belgium | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 70271First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 70 2717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 70 2717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 70 2717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 70 271 / Barclay 702717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | Portugal | Barclay BEP 7000347", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Chanson D'Orphée2:59
- A2Je Te Tendrai Les Bras2:48
- B1Mes Frères = Manhattan Spiritual2:57
- B2Love In Portofino = A San Cristina3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Chanson D'Orphée are there?
20 vinyl pressings of La Chanson D'Orphée are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was La Chanson D'Orphée first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France, Belgium, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Barclay 70 271, released July 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of La Chanson D'Orphée is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70 271, 11501, EPJ 2033, BEP 700034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 EBLY 3753~13 and 7 EBLY 3754~131. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Chanson D'Orphée 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.
