France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Dark Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 389 21Runout side A, stamped
7TCL 390 2 B M3 170692Runout side B, stamped
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TCL 390Label side B
Vinyl pressings
4 - La Vie En Rose
by Edith Piaf · 1956
37 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
4 - La Vie En Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 4 - La Vie En Rose
6 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Dark Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TLC 390Label side B
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Dark Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 389 21Runout side A, stamped
7TCL 390 2 B M3 170692Runout side B, stamped
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TCL 390Label side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Purple Labels; Big Hole
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TLC 390Label side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Dark Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TLC 390Label side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Dark Green Labels, Big Hole
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 389Label side A
7 TLC 390Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 1051First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6577", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6577", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6577", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6577", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7 EPL 14.0047", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1965 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1966 | Spain | Orlador 10061 B / Orlador 10.061 B7", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1967 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1967 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 10517", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia ESRF 10517", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", EP, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Vie En Rose
- A2Les Trois Cloches
- B1Hymne À L'Amour
- B2L'Accordéoniste
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 - La Vie En Rose are there?
37 vinyl pressings of 4 - La Vie En Rose are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1967.
When was 4 - La Vie En Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1051.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 - La Vie En Rose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCL 389 21 and 7TCL 390 2 B M3 170692. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 4 - La Vie En Rose 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.
