France
November 15, 1955- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377 à 380
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
M6 168037 2XLA 247 21
M6 168038 2XLA 248 21
M6 168038 2XLA 249 21
M6 168038 2XLA 250 21
Jules MassenetManon
Vinyl pressings
Manon
by Jules Massenet · 1955
16 pressings5 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Manon was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Manon
1 pressing came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377 à 380First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1394-7 / His Master's Voice RLS 639LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377 À 380 / La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1957 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LALP 286 À 289 / La Voz De Su Amo LALP 286LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol-EMI GDR 7171LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Seraphim ID-6057LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Seraphim ID-6057LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 053-10144/6 MLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 053-10144/6LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 153-10144/6LP, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 153-10144/6 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 153-10144/6 PLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5119 / His Master's Voice 0C 157-10 144/6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377 à 380LP | LP |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM-6402LP | LP |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM-6402LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol-EMI GDR 7171 / Capitol Records GDR 7171LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Opera Comique En 5 Actes, D'après L'Histoire De Manon Lescaut Et Du Chevalier Des Grieux
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Manon are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Manon are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1978.
When was Manon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître FALP 377 à 380, released November 15, 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Manon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FALP 377 à 380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6 168037 2XLA 247 21 and M6 168038 2XLA 248 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Manon 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.