France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 27.258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POL 27 258 PEP 6632 380Runout side A, stamped
POL 27 258 PEP 6633 380Runout side B, stamped
PEP 6632Label side A
PEP 6633Label side B
John WilliamLa Chanson De Lara
Vinyl pressings
La Chanson De Lara
by John William · 1966
18 pressings2 countriesChansonThemePopStage & Screen
La Chanson De Lara was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Chanson De Lara
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 27 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PEP 6632A
PEP 6633B
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 27 258Polydor 27258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POL 27 258 PEP 6632 380Runout area side A
POL 27 258 PEP 6633 380Runout area side B
PEP 6632Label side A
PEP 6633Label side B
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 27.258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POL 27 258 PEP 6632 380Runout side A, stamped
POL 27 258 PEP 6633 380Runout side B, stamped
PEP 6632Label side A
PEP 6633Label side B
Turkey
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 27258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27.258First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 272587", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 272587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 272587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 27258First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 272587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1966 | France | Polydor 27.258First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Turkey | Philips 27258First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 27.2587", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 27 258 / Polydor 272587", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Polydor 27 258 Médium7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | France | Polydor 27 2587", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1La Chanson De Lara (Lara's Theme)2:45
- A2Frère John (Brother John)1:58
- B1Chanson Pour Willy3:07
- B2Sans Elle (Lovely)2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Chanson De Lara are there?
18 vinyl pressings of La Chanson De Lara are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was La Chanson De Lara first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France, Turkey. One of them is Polydor 27.258.
How do I tell if my copy of La Chanson De Lara is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27.258, 27 258, 27258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 27 258 PEP 6632 380 and POL 27 258 PEP 6633 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Chanson De Lara 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.