France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato EJA 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XPARTX 46322 LDE 3114 A EJAI M6 206427side 1 runout stamped
XPARTX 46323 LDE 3114 B2 EJAI M6 206428side 2 runout stamped
François CouperinConcert Français
Vinyl pressings
Concert Français
by François Couperin · 1959
10 pressings4 countriesBaroqueClassical
Concert Français was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Concert Français
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Erato EJA 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YPARTX 46181 2 STE 5027 A2 EJA1 M6 206425Runout Side A, Stamped
YPARTX 46182 3 STE 5027 B2 M6 207047Runout Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Erato EJA 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 1959 | France | Erato EJA 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Columbia OS-3384LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Australia | The Record Society S-6148 / The Record Society 6148LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | The Record Society 6148 / The Record Society RS 6148LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | The Record Society S-6148 / World Record Club 6148LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | The Record Society 6148 / World Record Club 6148LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Erato LDE 3114 ALP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 521LP | LP |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 521LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Le Parnasse Au L´Apotheose De Corelli
- L´Imperiale
- Concerto A Quatre Violons, Auvre XVII No 6 En Sol Mineur
- Troiseme Concert De Simphonies A Quatre Parties, Auvre IV, En Si Mineur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concert Français are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concert Français are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1966.
When was Concert Français first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France. One of them is Erato EJA 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Concert Français is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJA 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPARTX 46322 LDE 3114 A EJAI M6 206427 and XPARTX 46323 LDE 3114 B2 EJAI M6 206428. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concert Français 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.