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Noël by Gheorghe Zamfir, album cover

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Noël

by Gheorghe Zamfir · 1984

18 pressings14 countriesFolkEasy ListeningLight MusicPop

Noël was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Noël

17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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

1984
Label and catalog number
Philips 822 571-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

001 822571 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A3Runout side A

001 822 571 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A2Runout side B

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US

1984
Label and catalog number
Mercury 822 571-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

82 2-5 71-1-A 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout Side A

82 2-5 71-1- B 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout Side B

822 571-1 EHBoth labels

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Canada

1984
Label and catalog number
Mercury SRM-1-4100Mercury SRM 1 4100
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

SRM-1-4100A-1 SNB 230 EL DM-16Side A runout, variant 1

SRM-1-4100B-2 SNB 230 EL DM-4Side B runout, variant 1

SRM-1-4100A-1 ② SNB 230 EL DM-3Side A runout, variant 2

SRM-1-4100B-1 SNB 230 EL DM-3Side B runout, variant 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 18 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s18 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1984ArgentinaPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984BrazilPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984BrazilPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984CanadaMercury SRM-1-4100 / Mercury SRM 1 4100First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984EcuadorPhilips LP-30266First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984FrancePhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984GermanyPhilips 822 571-1 / Philips 822 571-1 QFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984GermanyPhilips 822 571-1First yearLPLP
1984GreecePhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984GreecePhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984ItalyPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984NetherlandsPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984New ZealandPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984PeruPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984PortugalPhilips 822 571-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 18 pressings from the 1980s

Tracklist

  1. A1O Du Fröhliche2:41
  2. A2Jingle Bells2:00
  3. A3Marie2:30
  4. A4O Tannenbaum2:17
  5. A5Six Colors2:41
  6. A6Hark! The Herald Angels Sing2:36
  7. A7Noëls Roumains (Medley)5:08
  8. B1White Christmas2:39
  9. B2Little Drummer Boy2:13
  10. B3Ave Maria2:36
  11. B4Petit Papa Noël2:08
  12. B5Pour Toi Jésus3:06
  13. B6Silent Night2:21
  14. B7Notre Père3:53
  15. B8Angels We Have Heard On High2:02

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Noël are there?

18 vinyl pressings of Noël are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.

When was Noël first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, US, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Philips 822 571-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Noël is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 822 571-1, SRM-1-4100, LP-30266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 001 822571 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A3 and 001 822 571 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Noël 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.

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