South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- World Record Co. ORR 6057
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ORR- 6057A- 1Runout, Side A - etched
ORR- 6057B - 1Runout, Side B - etched
ORR.6057-ALabel, Side A
ORR.6057-BLabel, Side B
Françoise HardyEnglish 3
Vinyl pressings
English 3
by Françoise Hardy · 1969
13 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
English 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 English 3
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- World Record Co. ORR 6057
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Textured Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ORR- 6057A- 1Runout, Side A - etched
ORR- 6057B - 1Runout, Side B - etched
ORR.6057-ALabel, Side A
ORR.6057-BLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | World Record Co. ORR 6057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | World Record Co. ORR 6057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Interfusion SITFL 933891LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Australia | Interfusion SITFL 933891LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records 6397LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Interfusion SITFL 933891LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 6397 / Reprise Records RS 6397LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records RS 6397 / Reprise Records 6397LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 6397 / Reprise Records RS 6397LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | MVN MVC 3560LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6397 / Reprise Records 6397LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | World Record Co. ORR 6057LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Song Of Winter3:00
- A2Magic Horse3:05
- A3Strange Shadows2:05
- A4All Because Of You2:30
- A5Suzanne3:15
- A6Soon Is Slipping Away2:55
- B1Sunshine3:45
- B2I Just Want To Be Alone (J'ai Coupe le Telephone)2:00
- B3Times Passing By (Au Fil Des Nuits et Des Journees)2:00
- B4Midnight Blues (L'Heure Bleue)1:50
- B5In The Sky (Il Voyage)2:10
- B6Why Even Try (A Quoi ca cert)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of English 3 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of English 3 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was English 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is World Record Co. ORR 6057.
How do I tell if my copy of English 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ORR 6057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ORR- 6057A- 1 and ORR- 6057B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is English 3 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.
