Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 4C 068 - 16.551 YPathé 4C068 16551y
- Format
- LP, Album
Franck Pourcel Et Son Grand OrchestreHi Fi Sound 79
Vinyl pressings
Hi Fi Sound 79
by Franck Pourcel Et Son Grand Orchestre · 1979
14 pressings14 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Hi Fi Sound 79 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Hi Fi Sound 79
14 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI NTS 177EMI 0C 058 - 14 767
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMB.10447EMI EMB-10447
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NTS 177ARunout Side 1
NTS 177BRunout Side 2
NTS177-ALabel Side 1
NTS177-ALabel Side 2
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPAM 67.395
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2C 068 - 16.551Pathé 2C068 16551y
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 054-14 738
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI EMB.10447 / EMI EMB-10447First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Pathé 4C 068 - 16.551 Y / Pathé 4C068 16551yFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Pathé SPAM 67.395First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Pathé 2C 068 - 16.551 / Pathé 2C068 16551yFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 054-14 738First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Greece | Pathé 14C 062-16551First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | India | EMI EMCE 1053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | EMI SLOM-10228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062 - 16551First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Pathé 8E 072 16551First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | EMI NTS 177 / EMI 0C 058 - 14 767First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Turkey | BLAM 1045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NTS 177 / EMI 0C 058 - 14 767First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Uruguay | EMI SLPE 500.821First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Grease2:46
- A2Peter Et Elliot Le Dragon2:46
- A3Saturday Night Fever (Manhattan Skyline)3:20
- A4Ne Me Quitte Pas4:45
- A5Ma Preference3:36
- A6Annie's Song2:32
- B1Copacabana3:31
- B2French Jubilee3:34
- B3Raspoutin3:12
- B4Une Simple Melodie3:32
- B5Spanish Eyes3:15
- B6Comedia2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi Fi Sound 79 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hi Fi Sound 79 are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Hi Fi Sound 79 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Pathé 4C 068 - 16.551 Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi Fi Sound 79 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4C 068 - 16.551 Y, NTS 177, EMB.10447, SPAM 67.395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi Fi Sound 79 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.
