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Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai

by Francis Lai · 1971

13 pressings9 countriesThemeEasy ListeningJazzPop

Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai

8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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

1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 29124United Artists Records UAS 29.124
Format
Compilation, LP
Runout / matrix

DS - USA 29124 AEtched

DS - USA 29124 BEtched

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France

1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 29 124United Artists Records UAS 29.124
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS - UAS 29124 A1Runout side A

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS - UAS 29124 BRunout side B

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Argentina

1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records 5178, S 5178United Artists Records UAS 29.124
Format
Compilation, LP
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All 13 vinyl pressings

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1970s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971ArgentinaUnited Artists Records 5178, S 5178 / United Artists Records UAS 29.124First yearCompilation, LPCompilation, LP
1971FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29124 / United Artists Records UAS 29.124First yearCompilation, LPCompilation, LP
1971FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 124 / United Artists Records UAS 29.124First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1971ItalyUnited Artists Records UAS 29124First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971SpainUnited Artists Records HUS 061-64First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1971TurkeyUnited Artists Records UAS 29124 / United Artists Records 296First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 5515First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 5515First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaUnited Artists Records SUAL-934274LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29.124Compilation, LPCompilation, LP
?GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 29 124 ICompilation, LPCompilation, LP
?JapanUnited Artists Records GP-41LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?TurkeyUnited Artists Records UAS 29124 / United Artists Records 296LP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1Thème Principal Du Film : Le Voyou2:40
  2. A2Thème Principal Du Film : Le Passager De La Pluie2:35
  3. A3Thème Principal Du Film : Dans La Poussière Du Soleil2:25
  4. A4Concerto Pour La Fin D'un Amour (Du Film : Un Homme Qui Me Plait)3:30
  5. A5Thème Principal Du Film : 13 Jours En France2:35
  6. A6Vivre Pour Vivre (Du Film : Vivre Pour Vivre)3:22
  7. B1Un Homme Et Une Femme (Du Film : Un Homme Et Une Femme)2:28
  8. B2Thème Principal Du Film : Love Story3:13
  9. B3Thème Principal Du Film : Madly2:27
  10. B4Du Soleil Plein Les Yeux (Du Film : Du Soleil Plein Les Yeux)2:15
  11. B5Thème Principal Du Film : Hello Goodbye2:47

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai are listed here, from 9 countries.

When was Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, US, Argentina, Italy and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29124.

How do I tell if my copy of Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29124, UAS 29 124, UAS 5515, 5178, S 5178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS - USA 29124 A and DS - USA 29124 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Francis Lai Joue Francis Lai 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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