France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803 026Général Music France 803.026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WEA 803026 A4 MPOSide A, etched
WEA 803026 B4 MPOSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Le Professionnel (Bande Originale Du Film)
by Ennio Morricone · 1981
19 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
Le Professionnel was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Le Professionnel
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803.026Général Music France 803 026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ GMF 803026ASide A, etched, variant 1
MPO Ʈ GMF 803026BYSide B, etched, variant 1
MPO GMF 803026AYSide A, etched , variant 2
MPO GMF 803026BSide B, etched , variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803.026Général Music France 803 026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA Ʈ 803 026 A4Side A, variant 1
MPO Ʈ GMF 803026 BYSide B, variants 1 & 2
MPO WEA Ʈ 803 026 A⁴XSide A, variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803.026Général Music France 803 026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Red Labels
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803 026Général Music France 803.026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ GMF 803026AA-side, etched
MPO Ʈ GMF 803026BB-side, etched
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Général Music France 803 026Général Music France 803.026
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WEA 803026 A4 MPOSide A, etched
WEA 803026 B4 MPOSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | WEA WEA 58 434LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | WEA 58 434LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | WEA WEA 58 434LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Général Music France 58 434LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Général Music France 803.026 / Général Music France 803 026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | WEA WEA 58 434LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Le Vent, Le Cri (Premier Theme V.C.)5:20
- A2Bach (Première Variante)1:18
- A3V.C. (Pemière Variation)0:25
- A4Décision Finale1:21
- A5V.C. (Seconde Variation)2:11
- A6Bach (Seconde Variante)1:44
- A7D'Afrique2:10
- B1Le Retour (Sur Le Nom De Bach)5:30
- B2Bach (Troisième Variante)1:26
- B3V.C. (Troisième Variation)0:37
- B4V.C. (Quatrième Variation)1:16
- B5Fée Morgane (2 Interludes Pour Harpes)5:00
- B6Chi Mai3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Professionnel are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Le Professionnel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Le Professionnel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Argentina, Canada. One of them is Général Music France 803 026.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Professionnel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 803 026, 803.026, SLIN -3140, KD-543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 803026 A4 MPO and WEA 803026 B4 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Professionnel 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.
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