France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 33164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Brown Labels
- Runout / matrix
AR 33164 A GPRunout side A
AR 33164 BRunout side B
AR 33164 ALabel side A
AR 33164 BLabel side B
Ion NicodimLa Flute Tzigane
Vinyl pressings
La Flute Tzigane
by Ion Nicodim · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesFolkRomaniFolkWorld
La Flute Tzigane was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 La Flute Tzigane
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion OP 227Opus OP 227
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 33164LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Canada | Arion OP 227 / Opus OP 227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Arion ARN 33164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Arion ARN 33164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Arion FARN 91022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Arion FARN 1022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arion FARN 91022LP | LP |
| 1979 | Japan | Arion YS-7003-ARLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Arion S 60.675 / Hispavox S 60.675LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Arion ARN 33164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Arion ARN 33164LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hora Bidinarilor = Hora Des Marchands D'habits
- A2Cîntec De Prietenie Pentru Ariana Si Hora Lui Arion = Chanson De L'amitié Pour Ariane Et Hora À Arion
- A3Dragoste, Fàrà Noroc = L'amour Malheureux
- A4Dimineata Înspre Ziuà = Au Petit Jour
- A5Hora Tigancilor = Hora Des Tziganes
- A6Cîntec De Dragoste Pentru Leana = Chanson D'amour Pour Leana
- B1Tigàneasca De Joc = Danse Tzigane
- B2Hora Lui Ion = Hora Pour Jean
- B3Cîntà Cucu De Trei Zile = Le Coucou Chante Depuis Trois Jours
- B4Un Parinte Poate Creste = Un Père Doit Nourrir Ses Enfants
- B5Inimioarà Cu Venim = Petit Cœur Venimeux
- B6Mamà Copîl Si Mei Cîntec De Pahar = Maman Et Ses Enfants
- B7Cuculet De La Padure = Petit Coucou De La Forêt
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Flute Tzigane are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Flute Tzigane are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was La Flute Tzigane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Canada. One of them is Arion ARN 33164.
How do I tell if my copy of La Flute Tzigane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARN 33164, OP 227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR 33164 A GP and AR 33164 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Flute Tzigane 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.