France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400Ducretet Thomson 2C 062-10.400
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
C 062-10.400 APrinted A side label
C 062-10.400 BPrinted B side label
Georges MoustakiPrelude
Vinyl pressings
Prelude
by Georges Moustaki · 1969
12 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Prelude was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Prelude
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M6 267 337 1 10400 A 21Side A Stamped
M6 267 338 1 10400 B 21Side B Stamped
C 062-10.400 APrinted A side label
C 062-10.400 BPrinted B side label
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
10400 A 21 M6 267 337Runout side A Stamped
10400 B 21 M6 267 338 51456 BRunout side B Stamped ('51456 B' Etched)
C 062-10.400 APrinted A side label
C 062-10.400 BPrinted B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400 / Ducretet Thomson 2C 062-10.400First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | France | Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | France | Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Pathé SPAM 67.303LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Germany | Odeon 1 C 062-10400 / Columbia 1 C 062-10400LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | Pathé PAT 101LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Spain | Pathé 1 J 062-10.400 / EMI 1 J 062-10400LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Pathé 13033LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Greece | Pathé 13033LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | EMI Records Ltd. SM62.081LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Muse SM 62.081LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1 C 062-10400 / Columbia 1 C 062-10400LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Le Jugement Dernier2:10
- A2Les Orteils Au Soleil3:07
- A3Mon Ile De France2:37
- A4Les Amours Finissent Un Jour3:18
- A5Un Jupon D'Italie2:53
- A6Dans Mon Hamac2:38
- A7Reveline2:52
- B1Fleurs De Meninge3:08
- B2Le Maraudeur2:27
- B3Guitare2:44
- B4Nevada (Eden Blues)2:27
- B5Le Marteau D'or2:40
- B6De L'eau, De L'eau2:39
- B7Eldorado1:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prelude are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Prelude are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Prelude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is Ducretet Thomson 2 C 062-10400.
How do I tell if my copy of Prelude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 062-10400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 062-10.400 A and C 062-10.400 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prelude 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.
