France
May 9, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 528 21 / M3 173389Runout side A
7 TCL 529 21 / M3 173462Runout side B
7 TCL 528Label side A
7 TCL 529Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Soudain Une Vallée
by Edith Piaf · 1956
17 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
Soudain Une Vallée 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 Soudain Une Vallée
7 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 528 21 M3 173389Runout side A
7 TCL 529 21 M3 173462Runout side B
7 TCL 528Label side A
7 TCL 529Label side B
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · green
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 528 21 M3 173389Runout stamped A side
7TCL 529 21 M3 173462Runout stamped B side
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 528 21 M3 173389Runout side A
7 TCL 529 21 M3 173462Runout side B
7 TCL 528Label side A
7 TCL 529Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | France | Columbia ESRF 1070First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 13.6187", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Columbia ESRF 10707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Soudain Une Vallée
- A2L'Homme A La Moto
- B1Avant Nous
- B2Les Amants D'un Jour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soudain Une Vallée are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Soudain Une Vallée are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1961.
When was Soudain Une Vallée first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1070, released May 9, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Soudain Une Vallée is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 TCL 528 21 / M3 173389 and 7 TCL 529 21 / M3 173462. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soudain Une Vallée 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.
