France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Brown Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5006 A 5006Side A
CBS 5006 B 5006Side B
5006 ALabel A
5006 BLabel B
Joe DassinL'Amérique / Cecilia
Vinyl pressings
L'Amérique / Cecilia
by Joe Dassin · 1970
11 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
L'Amérique / Cecilia was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 L'Amérique / Cecilia
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5006
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS A 5006Runout A, variant 1
CBS B 5006Runout B, variant 1
B CBS ̶5̶6̶6̶6̶ A 5006 ΛRunout A, stamped, variant 2
B CBS ̶5̶0̶0̶S̶ B 5006 ΛRunout B, stamped, variant 2
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS A 5006 GPRunout side A - Variant 1
CBS B 5006Runout side B - Variant 1
C B S 5 0 0 6 A GPRunout side A - Variant 2
C B S 5 0 0 6 BRunout side B - Variant 2
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5006 A 5006Side A
CBS 5006 B 5006Side B
5006 ALabel A
5006 BLabel B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-7123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7123AMatrix label side A
7123BMatrix label side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5006CBS 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5006 ARunout A, etched
5006 BRunout B, etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia C4-7123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS CBS 5006First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS CBS 5006 / CBS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | CBS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AL'Amérique2:27
- BCecilia4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Amérique / Cecilia are there?
11 vinyl pressings of L'Amérique / Cecilia are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was L'Amérique / Cecilia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Canada, Germany, India and more. One of them is CBS 5006.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Amérique / Cecilia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5006, C4-7123, CBS 5006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 5006 A 5006 and CBS 5006 B 5006. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Amérique / Cecilia 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.
