France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 017
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2473 017 A A15Runout, A-side, hand-etched
2473-017 B2Runout, B-side, hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
Moustaki
by Georges Moustaki · 1972
23 pressings14 countriesChansonPopFolkWorld
Moustaki was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Moustaki
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 017Polydor N° 2473 017
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2473 017 A1Runout, A-side, hand-etched
MPO PYR 2473 017 B1Runout, B-side, hand-etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 017
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2473 017 A A15Runout, A-side, hand-etched
2473-017 B2Runout, B-side, hand-etched
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2489 061
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 017
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Colombia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393163
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2473 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Colombia | Polydor 2393163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2473 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2473 017 / Polydor N° 2473 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2473 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2393 048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2393 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2393048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2473 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 23 93 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2489 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2473 017LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Argentina | Polydor 2993048LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2393 054LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 2473 017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 2473 017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2489 061LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Danse3:15
- A2Les Amis3:10
- A3Rien N'A Changé4:30
- A4Les Marchands2:20
- A5Marchandage (Instrumental)2:20
- A6Tu M'Attendais1:35
- A7Hiroshima2:40
- B1Je Suis Un Autre2:40
- B2La Ligne Droite2:47
- B3La Ligne Droite2:45
- B4La Rose De Baalbeck7:00
- B517 Ans2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moustaki are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Moustaki are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Moustaki first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Polydor 2473 017.
How do I tell if my copy of Moustaki is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2473 017, 2489 061, 2393163, 2393 048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2473 017 A A15 and 2473-017 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moustaki 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.
