US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
L9OY-5660-N4 BG
L9OY-5661-N4 A1
Hal Mooney And His OrchestraThe Passion Of Paris
Vinyl pressings
The Passion Of Paris
by Hal Mooney And His Orchestra · 1960
12 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
The Passion Of Paris was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Passion Of Paris
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2005
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
L90Y-5660-N5 R RSide A runout
L90Y-5661-N4 41 RSide B runout
L9OY-5660Side A label
L9OY-5661Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 52005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · gate fold
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2005
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L90Y_5660_N2 A1 ISide A runout
L90Y_5661_N2 A1 ⏤ ISide B runout
L9OY-5660Side A matrix center label
L9OY-5661Side B matrix center label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2005First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Time Records 52005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Time Records S/2005First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Time Oriole OTS 2026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Time Oriole OTS 2042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Time Oriole OT 2542LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Time Records S/2177LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Time Records 52177LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tonodisc 52005 / Time Records 52005LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Time Records S/2005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2005LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Domino1:57
- A2Can Can2:01
- A3Beyond The Sea2:31
- A4Valentine2:06
- A5Autumn Leaves2:52
- A6My Man3:13
- B1Under Paris Skies2:19
- B2La Vie En Rose2:58
- B3Pigalle2:03
- B4The Song From Moulin Rouge3:22
- B5Poor People Of Paris2:45
- B6La Seine2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Passion Of Paris are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Passion Of Paris are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was The Passion Of Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Time Records S/2005.
How do I tell if my copy of The Passion Of Paris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/2005, 52005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L9OY-5660-N4 BG and L9OY-5661-N4 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Passion Of Paris 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.