France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 154
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6349 154 1 380 CIDIS A 8Runout Side A
PHI 6349 154 2 380 CIDIS A 8Runout Side B
Jorge BenÀ L'Olympia
Vinyl pressings
À L'Olympia
by Jorge Ben · 1975
10 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzBossa NovaMPBJazz
À L'Olympia was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 À L'Olympia
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6349 154 1 380 CIDIS A 8Run-out Side A
PHI 6349 154 2 380 CIDIS A 8Run-out Side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6349 154 1 380 CIDIS DM A 3Runout Side A
PHI 6349 154 2 380 DM CIDIS A 4Runout Side B
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips FDX-177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6349154 ARunout Side A
6349154 BRunout Side B
Mexico
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips LPR 15117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Uruguay
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Philips 6349 154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Philips 6349 154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Philips 6349 154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips FDX-177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Philips LPR 15117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Philips 6349 154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15.560LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Fontana 6485115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Mexico | Fontana LPM 10123LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6349 154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Pot Pourri
- A2Zazueira5:25
- Pot Pourri
- A4Taj Mahal6:20
- B1Os Alquimistas Estao Chegando Os Alquimistas4:20
- B2Fio Maravilha4:12
- B3Luciana (Para Ouvrir No Radio)6:25
- B4Caramba7:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of À L'Olympia are there?
10 vinyl pressings of À L'Olympia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was À L'Olympia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Japan, Mexico, Uruguay. One of them is Philips 6349 154.
How do I tell if my copy of À L'Olympia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6349 154, FDX-177, LPR 15117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI 6349 154 1 380 CIDIS A 8 and PHI 6349 154 2 380 CIDIS A 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is À L'Olympia 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.
