France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI 001 6313159 1 360 POLYGRAMA Side Runout
PHI 001 6313159 2 360 POLYGRAMB Side Runoutl
6313 159 1 470A Side Label
6313 159 2B Side Label
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatReality
Vinyl pressings
Reality
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Reality was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Reality
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 168
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 159
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Peru
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313159.0
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Philippines
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 159
- 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Philips 6313 168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Philips 6313 159 / Philips 6313159LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Panama | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Peru | Philips 6313159.0First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Turkey | Philips 6313 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Philips 6313 159LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Winner Takes It All / Super Trouper
- A2Reality (Theme Du Film "La Boum")
- A3Donner Pour Donner
- A4The Best Of Times
- A5Il Faut Toujours Un Perdant (Hey)
- B1Prelude
- B2Woman In Love
- B3Felicidad (Margherita)
- B4Mon Fils Ma Bataille
- B5First To Fly
- B6Love On The Rocks (L'amour Est Mort)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reality are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reality are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Reality first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Brazil, Greece, Panama and more. One of them is Philips 6313 159.
How do I tell if my copy of Reality is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6313 159, 6313 168, 6313159.0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI 001 6313159 1 360 POLYGRAM and PHI 001 6313159 2 360 POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reality 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.
