France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Emidisc C 148-51456/7
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 148-51.456 ALabel, A-side
C 148-51.456 BLabel, B-side
C 148-51.457 ALabel, C-side
C 148-51.457 BLabel, D-side
Georges MoustakiPrelude
Vinyl pressings
Prelude
by Georges Moustaki · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPopFolkWorld
Prelude 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 Prelude
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Emidisc C 148-51456/7
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 148-51.456 ALabel, A-side
C 148-51.456 BLabel, B-side
C 148-51.457 ALabel, C-side
C 148-51.457 BLabel, D-side
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Emidisc C 148-51456/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | France | Emidisc C 148-51456/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Emidisc C 148-51456/7LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Ducretet Thomson C 184-51456/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Ducretet Thomson 2C 184-51456/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Emidisc 1C 176-51 456/57 / Music For Pleasure 1C 176-51 456/57LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | HÖR ZU 1C 134-51 456/57 / EMI Electrola 1C 134-51 456/57LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Emidisc 1C 176-51 456/57 / Music For Pleasure 1C 176-51 456/57LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 2LP 134 1552883LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | EMI EMC117/2 / Emidisc EMC 117/2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Le Jugement Dernier2:10
- A2Les Orteils Au Soleil3:07
- A3Mon Ile De France2:37
- A4Les Amours Finissent Un Jour3:18
- A5Un Jupon D'it Alie2:53
- A6Dans Mon Hamac2:38
- A7Rêveline2:52
- B1Fleurs De Méninges3:08
- B2Le Maraudeur2:27
- B3Guitare2:44
- B4Névada (Eden Blues)2:27
- B5Le Marteau D'or2:40
- B6De L'eau, De L'eau2:39
- B7Eldorado1:42
- C1Les Musiciens2:22
- C2Près De Chez Moi2:10
- C3Ce N'est Pas La Première Fois2:10
- C4C'est Celle-Là Que J'aime2:42
- C5Rivèra2:55
- C6Les Derniers Sont Les Premiers3:04
- C7La Dernière Chance2:48
- D1Gardez Vos Filles2:31
- D2Flamenco Des Flandres2:54
- D3Les Colombes2:00
- D4Jeux Dangereux1:53
- D5L'ombre2:47
- D6La Carte Du Tendre2:57
- D7Nous N'étions Pas Pareils2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prelude are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Prelude are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Prelude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Emidisc C 148-51456/7.
How do I tell if my copy of Prelude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 148-51456/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 148-51.456 A and C 148-51.456 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.
