Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120 242
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Demis Roussos"Ainsi Soit-il"
Vinyl pressings
"Ainsi Soit-il"
by Demis Roussos · 1977
12 pressings10 countriesChansonBalladPop
"Ainsi Soit-il" was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 "Ainsi Soit-il"
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 157
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9101-157A-1Y 1A T. CRunout side A, variant 1, etched:
9101-157B-1Y 1A T. KRunout side B, variant 1, etched:
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 157
- Format
- LP, Album
Lebanon
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 157
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI 9101157 1 380 CIDISStamped Side 1
PHI 9101157 2 DU1 380 CIDISStamped Side 2
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120 242
- Format
- LP, Album
Turkey
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Philips 9101 157First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Philips 9101 157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Lebanon | Philips 9101 157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 9120 242First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 9120 242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Philips 9101 157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 9120 242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | India | Philips 9120 242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5748 / Philips 9120 242LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 9101 157 / Philips 9101.157LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 9101 157LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | South Africa | Philips STAR 5023LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ainsi Soit-il
- A2Tous Les Soleils De La Musique
- A3Les Nuits D'Emilyne (Sister Emilyne)
- A4Tes Yeux Me Disaient Adieu (I'M Gonna Fall In Love)
- A5Un Coeur Qui Bat Pour Toi
- A6Sarah
- B1Emotions
- B2Le Destin (We Pretend)
- B3Et Je Fais Semblant
- B4Margarita
- B5Mourir Auprès De Mon Amour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Ainsi Soit-il" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of "Ainsi Soit-il" are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was "Ainsi Soit-il" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, Canada, France, Lebanon and more. One of them is Philips 9120 242.
How do I tell if my copy of "Ainsi Soit-il" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9120 242, 9101 157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Ainsi Soit-il" 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.
