France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3552 A1Runout side A
CBS 3552 B1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Le Funambule
by Gérard Lenorman · 1975
19 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Le Funambule was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Le Funambule
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3552 A2Runout A Side (Variant 1)
CBS 3552 B2Runout B Side (Variant 1)
CBS 3552 A1Runout A Side (Variant 2)
CBS 3552 B1Runout B Side (Variant 2)
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Moulded Labels
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] CBS 3552 A3Runout side A
[Areacem logo] CBS - 3552 B4Runout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3552 A DA CIDIS /\4hand etched on runout side A
CBS 3552 B DA CIDIS /\4hand etched on runout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3552
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3552 A 1Runout side A
CBS 3552 B 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Epic 40080First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | CBS C5 8094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3552 / CBS CBS 3552First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3552 / CBS CBS 3552First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 3552First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | CBS C5 80947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALe Funambule3:16
- BLa Ballade Des Gens Heureux3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Funambule are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Le Funambule are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1979.
When was Le Funambule first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is CBS CBS 3552.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Funambule is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 3552, C5 8094, CBS S 3552, 40080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 3552 A1 and CBS 3552 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Funambule 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.
