France
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 064.13075
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 3075 A 21C M6 307055 1side 1
1 3075 B 21B M6 306842 1side 2
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Vinyl pressings
Gwendal
by Gwendal · 1975
10 pressings2 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Gwendal 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 Gwendal
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2C 064-13075
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
1 3075 A 21C M6 307055 1runout side A
1 3075 B 21B M6 306842 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Pathé 2C 064-13075First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1975 | France | EMI 064.13075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2C 064-13075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2C 064-13075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS S 82604LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | CBS S 32183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé 2C 064-13075LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Spain | CBS/Sony S 32183 / CBS 32183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS S 32183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS S 32183 / CBS CBS 32183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Joe Cant's Reel2:50
- A2An Dro0:40
- A3Benoit4:30
- A4Galway Bay2:45
- A5Rue Du Petit Musc4:40
- B1Galway Hills2:50
- B2Da Scalloway Lasses1:45
- B3Crystal Palace4:20
- B4Douze Degrés7:10
- B5Le Coucou Migrateur1:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gwendal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gwendal are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Gwendal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is EMI 064.13075.
How do I tell if my copy of Gwendal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 064.13075, 2C 064-13075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 3075 A 21C M6 307055 1 and 1 3075 B 21B M6 306842 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gwendal 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.