France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2401 118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2401118 ASide A runout
MPO PYR 2401118 BSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Moustaki
by Georges Moustaki · 1974
20 pressings12 countriesChansonPop
Moustaki was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2401 118
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2401118 A 1 C｜D｜S POL DU 1Runout side A
2401118 B C｜D｜S POL A1CRunout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2401 118
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2401 118
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2401 118 ARunout side A
MPO PYR 2401 118 BRunout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2489 091
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2489 091
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2473 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2393 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2393 110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2489 091LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Portugal | Polydor 2401 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2489 091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2489 091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2489 091LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Greece | Polydor 2393 110LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2401 118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Les Amis De Georges2:30
- A2Sarah3:30
- A3Portugal4:30
- A4L'Habitude1:50
- A5Kapou Iparkhi I Agapimou3:55
- A6Dans La Maison Trop Grande Et Trop Vide1:08
- A7Ce Soir Mon Amour3:20
- B1Le Droit A La Paresse2:20
- B2Les Amours Finissent Un Jour2:35
- B3Lettre A Marianne1:50
- B4Je Suis Une Guitare2:05
- B5Chanson Pour Elle4:30
- B6Sans La Nommer3:00
- B7Aphorismes3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moustaki are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Moustaki are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Moustaki first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2401 118.
How do I tell if my copy of Moustaki is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2401 118, 2489 091, 2473 037, 2393 110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO PYR 2401118 A and MPO PYR 2401118 B. 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.
