France
1946- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DFX 242
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CLX 2465A side label
CLX 2454B side label
Vinyl pressings
Les Trois Cloches / Perrine Était Servante
by Edith Piaf · 1946
21 pressings10 countriesChansonPop
Les Trois Cloches was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Les Trois Cloches
4 pressings came out in 1946, 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
1946- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DFX 242
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CLX 2465A side label
CLX 2454B side label
CLX 2465-1 M6-108636
CLX 2465-1 M6-109104
France
1946- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DFX 242
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CLX 2465-1A side label
CLX 2454-1B side label
Switzerland
1946- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DFX 242
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | France | Columbia DFX 242First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | France | Columbia DFX 242First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | France | Columbia DFX 242First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | Switzerland | Columbia DFX 242First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Sweden | Columbia DSX 3Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Columbia 45001-FShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | France | Columbia BFX 20Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1949 | France | Columbia BFX 20Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Norway | Columbia SCDN27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Norway | Columbia SCDN27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks C12033Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks C12033Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Columbia DCX 76Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia DFX 242Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia BFX 20Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Italy | Columbia CQX 16629Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia D.C.X. 76Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia DNX 27Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Columbia DNX 27Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.C.X. 76Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia 10054Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALes Trois Cloches
- BPerrine Était Servante
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Trois Cloches are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Les Trois Cloches are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1946 and 1957.
When was Les Trois Cloches first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in France, Switzerland. One of them is Columbia DFX 242.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Trois Cloches is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFX 242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLX 2465 and CLX 2454. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Trois Cloches 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.
