UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2823
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-1662-ILRunout side A
ARL-1663-ILRunout side B
Henri DuparcSongs Of Duparc
Vinyl pressings
Songs Of Duparc
by Henri Duparc · 1953
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Songs Of Duparc was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Songs Of Duparc
3 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2823
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-1662-2B N CT 3Runout side A
CA ARL-1662-1B K CT 2Runout side B
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL-813
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-1662-2DRRunout side A
CA ARL-1663-2DRRunout 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | London Records LL-813First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LXT 2823First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LXT 2823First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT 2823 / Decca LXT.2823LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 2823 / Decca LXT.2823LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | London Records PM.423LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 99.007LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca LXT 2823LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca ACL 909LP | LP |
| ? | France | Decca LXT 2823LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Vie Antérieure
- A2Le Manoir De Rosemonde
- A3Élégie
- A4Phidylé
- A5Soupir
- A6Chanson Triste
- B1Lamento
- B2La Vague Et La Cloche
- B3Sérénade Florentine
- B4Testament
- B5Extase
- B6L'Invitation Au Voyage
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs Of Duparc are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Songs Of Duparc are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1953 and 1970.
When was Songs Of Duparc first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, Canada. One of them is Decca LXT 2823.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs Of Duparc is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2823, LL-813) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-1662-IL and ARL-1663-IL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs Of Duparc 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.