Belgium
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca BUL 310 Y 216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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Vinyl pressings
Edith Piaf
by Edith Piaf · 1963
16 pressings11 countriesChansonVocalPopFolk
Edith Piaf was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Edith Piaf
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records SKL 4351
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Belgium | Decca BUL 310 Y 216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | London Records SKL 4351First yearLP | LP |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Ace Of Clubs SCLA 7026 / Ace Of Clubs SCLA-7026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Decca 99.018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca C7094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | London Records S-1556LP | LP |
| 1973 | France | Vega 16.271 / Vega 16.271 ALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Turkey | Decca 99018LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.21624 AF / Decca ND 619LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Musidisc CO 1505 / Musidisc 30 CO 1505LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Young 320.7030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca ND 619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | IPG UXP-742-PGLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca ECS-R.2129 / Eclipse ECS-R.2129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Amour Du Mois De Mai
- A2Une Chanson A Trois Temps
- A3Si Tu Partais
- A4Monsieur X
- A5Les Cloches Sonnent
- B1Le Geste
- B2Les Vieux Bateaux
- B3Sophie
- B4Cousu De Fil Blanc
- B5Monsieur Ernest A Reussi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Edith Piaf are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Edith Piaf are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1963 and 1983.
When was Edith Piaf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Belgium, Canada. One of them is Decca BUL 310 Y 216.
How do I tell if my copy of Edith Piaf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUL 310 Y 216, SKL 4351) 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 Edith Piaf 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.
