France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332.121
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6332121 1 380 A29A-Side run-out, pressed
6332121 2 380 A34B-Side run-out, pressed
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatLe Lac Majeur
Vinyl pressings
Le Lac Majeur
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1972
13 pressings12 countriesAmbientEasy ListeningPop
Le Lac Majeur was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Le Lac Majeur
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Philippines
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332.121
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6332121 1Side A
6332121 2Side B
Venezuela
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40.029
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332.121
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Philips 6332.121First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6332.121First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Philippines | Philips 6332.121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Philips 40.029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Philips 6332.121LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 63 32 147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Turkey | Philips 6332 121LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Philips 6332.121LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Lebanon | PGP RTB LP 5524 / Philips 6332 121LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5524 / Philips 6332 121LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5524 / Philips 6332 121LP | LP |
| 1979 | Colombia | Philips 6332.121LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 6332.121 / Philips 6332 121LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1My Reason3:32
- A2Freedom2:19
- A3Soleil, Soleil3:26
- A4La Chanson Pour Anna2:45
- A5A Summer Place2:19
- A6Y'A Le Printemps Qui Chante3:15
- B1Laisse Aller La Musique2:11
- B2Le Lac Majeur3:45
- B3Summer Memories2:19
- B4Thème Du Film "Le Parrain" - Parle Plus Bas "Speak Softly Love"2:37
- B5Rendez-Vous Au Lavandou2:43
- B6Une Belle Histoire2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Lac Majeur are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Le Lac Majeur are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Le Lac Majeur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Philippines, Venezuela, Argentina. One of them is Philips 6332.121.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Lac Majeur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6332.121, 40.029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6332121 1 380 A29 and 6332121 2 380 A34. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Lac Majeur 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.
