France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatLove Story
Vinyl pressings
Love Story
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1971
13 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Love Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Love Story
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 022
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 022 L
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332 003
- Format
- LP, Album
Mozambique
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 63 11 082
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Philips 6397 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6397 022 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | Philips 6332 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mozambique | Philips 63 11 082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 63 11 082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 63 11 082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Turkey | Philips 6397 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Philips 6397 022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Phonodor 12198LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | Philips 63 11 082LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Philips 6397 022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1El Condor Pasa3:06
- A2Love Story "Une Histoire D'amour"3:03
- A3My Sweet Lord2:59
- A4Etude En Forme De Rhythm And Blues4:58
- A5Donne Ton Coeur, Donne Ta Vie2:36
- A6Tante Agathe2:23
- B1Si Douce A Mon Souvenir3:26
- B2Melancholy Man3:38
- B3Anonimo Veneziano (Du Film "Anonimo Veneziano")3:04
- B4Pomme, Pomme, Pomme2:25
- B5Lonely Days3:27
- B6Reviens, Je T'aime "Midnight"2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Story are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Story are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Canada, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is Philips 6397 030.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6397 030, 6397 022, 6397 022 L, 6332 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Story 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.
