France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCL 5976 21Runout side A
7 XCL 5975 21Runout side B
7 XCL 5976Label A
7 XCL 5975Label B
Edith PiafLa Foule
Vinyl pressings
La Foule
by Edith Piaf · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
La Foule was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 La Foule
5 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCL 5976 22 M3 186552Runout side A, stamped
7 XCL 5975 21 M3 186151Runout side B, stamped
7 XCL 5976Label side A
7 XCL 5975Label side B
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCL 5976 22 M3 186552Runout side A, stamped
7XCL 5975 21 M3 186151Runout side B, stamped
7 XCL 5976Label side A
7 XCL 5975Label side B
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCL 5976 22 M3 186552Runout side A Stamped
7 XCL 5975 21 M3 186151Runout side B Stamped
7 XCL 5976Label side A
7 XCL 5975Label side B
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCRF 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7 XCL 5976 22 M3 186552Run Out Side A
7 XCL 5975 21 M3 186151Run Out Side B
7 XCL 5976Label A
7 XCL 5975Label 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Columbia SCRF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | France | Columbia SCRF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | France | Columbia SCRF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | France | Columbia SCRF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | France | Columbia SCRF 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | EMI 173657 7 PM 1027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | EMI 173657 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia SCRF 2757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Columbia 7xcl59767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia SCMH 50117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Foule
- BSalle D'Attente
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Foule are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Foule are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1988.
When was La Foule first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France. One of them is Columbia SCRF 275.
How do I tell if my copy of La Foule is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCRF 275) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XCL 5976 21 and 7 XCL 5975 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Foule 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.
