France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009249 1Stamped side A
6009249 2Stamped side B
6009 249 1Label side A
6009 249 2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
My Reason (Ma Musique)
by Demis Roussos · 1972
31 pressings20 countriesBalladPop
My Reason (Ma Musique) was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Reason (Ma Musique)
18 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009249 1 ASide A Stamped
6009249 1 2 BSide B Stamped
B 2Side B Etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009249 1Etched side A
6009249 2Etched side B
6009 249 1Label side A
6009 249 2Label side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009249 1 1Runout side A
6009249 ̶0̶ 2 B 2Runout side B
6009 249 1Label side A
6009 249 2Label side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6009 249.1Label side A
6009 249.2Label side B
Netherlands
August 1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6009 249 1w 1 670 11 5 06Runout side A, variant 1
AA 6009 249 2w 1 670 11 4Runout side B, variant 1
AA 6009 249 1W 1 670 11 4 06Runout side A, variant 2
AA 6009 249 2W 1 670 11 5Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Philips 6009 249 / Philips 1581First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Philips 6009 249First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Greece | Philips 6009 249First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Iran | Royal RT720 / Royal RT212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6009 249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Philips 6009249First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Philips 6009249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Mexico | Philips 250 / Philips 6009 249First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Philips 60 09 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Philips 60 09 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Turkey | Philips 6009 249First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Philips 60092497", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMy Reason
- BWhen I'm A Kid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Reason (Ma Musique) are there?
31 vinyl pressings of My Reason (Ma Musique) are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was My Reason (Ma Musique) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, UK, Netherlands, Germany and more. One of them is Philips 6009 249.
How do I tell if my copy of My Reason (Ma Musique) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6009 249, RT720, 6009249, 250) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6009249 1 and 6009249 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Reason (Ma Musique) 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.
