France
January 1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.147 NE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 432.147 IECenter Label A
AA 432.147 2ECenter Label B
Vinyl pressings
5 Le Gorille
by Georges Brassens · 1957
18 pressings1 countryChansonPop
5 Le Gorille was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 5 Le Gorille
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE / Philips 432 147 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.147 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432 147 NE7", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.147 BEEP, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.147 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Le Gorille
- A2Le Fossoyeur
- B1Je Suis Un Voyou
- B2Le Petit Cheval
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 5 Le Gorille are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 5 Le Gorille are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1957 and 1961.
When was 5 Le Gorille first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in France. One of them is Philips 432.147 NE, released January 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of 5 Le Gorille is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.147 NE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 432.147 IE and AA 432.147 2E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 5 Le Gorille 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.
