Greece
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 097
- Format
- LP, Album
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatThe Way We Were
Vinyl pressings
The Way We Were
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1974
14 pressings11 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Way We Were was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Way We Were
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 5466
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6325136 5466 AA side
6325136 5466 B
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 097L
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 120
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 097
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 097
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Philips 5466First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Philips 6325 097LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Philips 6325 120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Chile | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Philips SFX - 5141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Philips 6325 097 / Philips Liban 6325 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 6325 097First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Turkey | Philips 6325 097LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6325 120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Viens Ce Soir
- A2Melancolie (Melody Lady)
- A3Les Divorces
- A4The Way We Were
- A5I Shall Sing (A Chacun Sa Chanson)
- A6Someday, Somewhere
- B1Lady Lay
- B2Les Vieux Maries
- B3La Fete
- B4Le Piano Sur La Vague
- B5Papillon (Toi Qui Regarde La Mer)
- B6La Paloma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way We Were are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Way We Were are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was The Way We Were first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Greece, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 6325 097.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way We Were is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6325 097, 5466, 6325 097L, 6325 120) 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 The Way We Were 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.
