France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1036
- Format
- EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 341 21 M3 165318Runout stamped A side
7TCL 342 21 M3 165319Runout stamped B side
Edith PiafC'est A Hambourg
Vinyl pressings
C'est A Hambourg
by Edith Piaf · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesPop
C'est A Hambourg was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 C'est A Hambourg
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 341Label side A
7 TCL 342Label side B
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 341 21 M3 165318Runout stamped A side
7TCL 342 21 M3 165319Runout stamped B side
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 341 21 M3 165318Stamped runout A
7TCL 342 21 M3 165319Stamped runout B
7 TCL 341Label side A
7 TCL 342Label side B
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 341Label side A
7 TCL 342Label side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Columbia ESRF 1036First yearEP, 7" | EP, 7" |
| 1955 | France | Columbia ESRF 1036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | France | Columbia ESRF 1036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | France | Columbia ESRF 1036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | France | Columbia ESRF 1036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Italy | Columbia SEDQ 6527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10367", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10367", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1C'est A Hambourg
- A2Le Chemin Des Forains
- B1L'Homme Au Piano
- B2Retour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of C'est A Hambourg are there?
10 vinyl pressings of C'est A Hambourg are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1961.
When was C'est A Hambourg first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1036.
How do I tell if my copy of C'est A Hambourg is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCL 341 21 M3 165318 and 7TCL 342 21 M3 165319. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is C'est A Hambourg 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.
