France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 8143 ARunout side A
CBS - 8143 BRunout side B
CBS 8.143 ALabel side A
CBS 8.143 BLabel side B
Gérard LenormanLe Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs
Vinyl pressings
Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs
by Gérard Lenorman · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs 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 Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 8143 AStamped on Runout Area side A
CBS 8143 BStamped on Runout Area side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 8143 AStamped on Runout Area side A, variant 1
CBS 8143 BStamped on Runout Area side B, variant 1
CBS 8143 A GPStamped on Runout Area side A, variant 2
CBS 8143 BStamped on Runout Area side B, variant 2
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-7236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia C4-7236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 81437", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS 8143 / CBS CBC-S-8143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | CBS CBS 81437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALe Petit Prince2:55
- BLa Fête Des Fleurs2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Canada, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is CBS CBS 8143.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 8143, C4-7236, CBS S 8143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS - 8143 A and CBS - 8143 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Petit Prince / La Fête Des Fleurs 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.
