France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POL 160 2473 104 1 380 POLYGRAM A15Runout stamped A side
POL 160 2473 104 2 380 POLYGRAM A11Runout stamped B side
Georges MoustakiMoustaki
Vinyl pressings
Moustaki
by Georges Moustaki · 1979
10 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Moustaki was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2417 336
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 104
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2417 336
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2417336
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2417 336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor 2473 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2473 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2473 104LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2417 336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Uruguay | Polydor 2417336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1286LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1286LP | LP |
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor 2393 266 / Polydor LPR 16352LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 24 73 104LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Et Pourtant Dans Le Monde3:43
- A2Je Réussis Ce Que Je Rate2:44
- A3Elle Appelle Au Secours2:52
- A4My Heart Is There3:20
- A5Dis, L'étranger2:52
- B1Fugue En La Mineure2:24
- B2Nostalgie Du Tiers Monde3:00
- B3L'île Habitée3:38
- B4Elle Est Partie3:43
- B5Reprends Ta Vieille Guitare2:55
- B6Appendice : Soyez Bons Pour Le Poète0:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moustaki are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Moustaki are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Moustaki first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Austria, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2473 104.
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 104, 2417 336, 2417336) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 160 2473 104 1 380 POLYGRAM A15 and POL 160 2473 104 2 380 POLYGRAM A11. 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.
