France
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 229 21 M3 171840Runout side A
7ARE 230 21 M3 171841Runout side B
7 ARE 229 7 MOE 2042ALabel side A
7 ARE 230 7 MOE 2042BLabel side B
Léo FerréLa Grande Vie
Vinyl pressings
La Grande Vie
by Léo Ferré · 1956
11 pressings1 countryChansonPop
La Grande Vie was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 La Grande Vie
8 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
France
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2042Odeon 7 MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 229 21 M3 171840Runout stamped A side
7ARE 230 21 M3 171841Runout stamped B side
7 ARE 229Label A side
7 ARE 230Label B side
France
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 229 21 M3 171840A side
7ARE 230 21 M3 171841B side
France
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7 MOE 2042Odeon 7 MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 229 21 M3 171840Runout stamped A side
7ARE 230 21 M3 171841Runout stamped B side
7 ARE 229Label A side
7 ARE 230Label B side
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2042Odeon 7 MOE 2042
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 229 21 M3 171840Runout stamped A side
7ARE 230 21 M3 171841Runout stamped B side
7 ARE 229 7 MOE 2042ALabel A side
7 ARE 230 7 MOE 2042BLabel B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042 / Odeon 7 MOE 2042First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042 / Odeon 7 MOE 2042First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042 / Odeon 7 MOE 2042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon 7 MOE 2042 / Odeon 7 MOE 2042First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Odeon MOE 20427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Odeon MOE 2042 / Odeon 7 MOE 20427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | CBS MOE 20427", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Grande Vie
- A2Le Temps Du Plastique
- B1Pauvre Rutebeuf
- B2L'amour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Grande Vie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Grande Vie are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1960.
When was La Grande Vie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is Odeon MOE 2042, released March 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of La Grande Vie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOE 2042, 7 MOE 2042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7ARE 229 21 M3 171840 and 7ARE 230 21 M3 171841. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Grande Vie 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.
