France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.343 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA432343 1E 380 Made in FranceA side runout
AA432343 2E 380 Made in FranceB side runout
AA 432.343 1EA side label
AA 432.343 2EB side label
Georges BrassensLe Pornographe
Vinyl pressings
Le Pornographe
by Georges Brassens · 1959
14 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
Le Pornographe 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 Le Pornographe
2 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432 343 BEPhilips 432.343 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA432343 1E 380 D Made in GermanyRunout side A
AA432343 2E 380 B 432343 BE Made in GermanyRunout side B
AA 432 343.1 ELabel side A
AA 432 343.2 ELabel side B
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.343 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | Germany | Philips 432 343 BE / Philips 432.343 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.343 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Le Pornographe
- A2La Ronde Des Jurons
- B1Le Vieux Léon
- B2À L'ombre Du Cœur De Ma Mie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Pornographe are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Le Pornographe are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Le Pornographe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France, Germany. One of them is Philips 432.343 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Pornographe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.343 BE, 432 343 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA432343 1E 380 Made in France and AA432343 2E 380 Made in France. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Pornographe 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.
