France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6311 061
- Format
- LP, Album · Dillard & Cie
- Runout / matrix
6311061 1 380 A11Side A, stamped
6311061 2 380 A10Side B, stamped
6311061 1 380 A3Etched side A variant 1
6311061 2 380 A7Etched side B variant 1
Eric DamainLe Petit Prince (Antoine De Saint-Exupéry)
Vinyl pressings
Le Petit Prince (Antoine De Saint-Exupéry)
by Eric Damain · 1972
12 pressings3 countriesDialogueSpoken WordNon-MusicClassical
Le Petit Prince was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Petit Prince
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6311 061
- Format
- LP, Album · Imp. S.P.P.
- Runout / matrix
6311061 1 380 A11Side A, stamped
6311061 2 380 A10Side B, stamped
6311061 1 380 A3Etched side A variant 1
6311061 2 380 A7Etched side B variant 1
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6461 024
- Format
- LP, 10" · Gatefold Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Philips 6311 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6311 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6461 024First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 6499 659LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6311 061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Fontana 6499 659 / Philips 6499 659LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6499 659LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6461 024LP, 10", Repress | LP, 10", Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6859 023LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6859 023 / Grammoclub Ex Libris PH 6859 023PH 6859 023LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH6859023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6859 023LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Apparition Du Petit Prince31:40
- A1bL'histoire Du Mouton
- A1cL'histoire Des Baobabs
- A1dNaissance De La Fleur
- A1eLe Petit Prince Quitte Sa Planète
- A1fLe Roi
- A1gLe Vaniteux
- A1hLe Buveur
- A1iLe Businessman
- A1jL'allumeur De Réverbères
- B1Le Géographe29:25
- B1bLe Serpent
- B1cL'écho
- B1dLe Renard
- B1eL'aiguilleur
- B1fLe Marchand De Pilules
- B1gLa Marche Dans Le Désert
- B1hLe Puits
- B1iLe Petit Prince Retrouve Le Serpent
- B1jLe Dernier Dialogue
- B1kLe Départ
- B1lEpilogue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Petit Prince are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Le Petit Prince are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Le Petit Prince first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Philips 6311 061.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Petit Prince is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6311 061, 6461 024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6311061 1 380 A11 and 6311061 2 380 A10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Petit Prince 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.