France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Harmonia Mundi DR 210
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HMO DR 210 LPL 1510 1Y 380Runout side A, stamped
HMO DR 210 LPL 1510 2Y 380Runout side B, stamped
François CouperinLeçons De Ténèbres
Vinyl pressings
Leçons De Ténèbres
by François Couperin · 1968
11 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassical
Leçons De Ténèbres was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Leçons De Ténèbres
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Harmonia Mundi DR 210First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1431LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | The Record Society S/6424 / The Record Society S-6424LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Harmonia Mundi 05L0121 / Edigsa 05L0121LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA VCCS-1431LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Camden Classics VCCS-1431LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Harmonia Mundi France HMU 210 / Deller Recordings HMU 210LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Harmonia Mundi France HM 210LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Harmonia Mundi France HMU 210 / Deller Recordings HMU 210LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Harmonia Mundi France HMD 210LP | LP |
| ? | France | Harmonia Mundi France HMD 210LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Pour Le Mercredy - Première Leçon19:15
- B1Pour Le Mercredy - Seconde Leçon13:20
- B2Pour Le Mercredy - Troisième Leçon13:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leçons De Ténèbres are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Leçons De Ténèbres are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was Leçons De Ténèbres first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Harmonia Mundi DR 210.
How do I tell if my copy of Leçons De Ténèbres is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DR 210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HMO DR 210 LPL 1510 1Y 380 and HMO DR 210 LPL 1510 2Y 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Leçons De Ténèbres 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.