France
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63156
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S 63156 ALabel side A
S 63156 BLabel side B
Les Compagnons De La ChansonÀ La Française
Vinyl pressings
À La Française
by Les Compagnons De La Chanson · 1967
12 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
À La Française was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 À La Française
4 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63156
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
YPARTX 60.457Label side A
YPARTX 60.458Label side B
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FS.671
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63156
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 63156 M6 256232 YPARTX 60457Matrix / Runout (Side A
S 63156 M6 256233 YPARTX 60458Matrix / Runout (Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia FS.671First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | CBS S 63156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | CBS S 63156First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Netherlands | CBS S 63156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS XS-48-CLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | CBS S 63156 / CBS S 63.156LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS S 63 156 / CBS S 63156LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS S 63156LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Embassy EMB 31452LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | CBS S 63156LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS SBP-473523LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS S 63156 / CBS 63156LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sous Le Ciel De Paris3:00
- A2La Valse Des Lilas2:15
- A3La Mer2:45
- A4Ne Me Quitte Pas2:57
- A5Et Maintenant2:44
- B1Pigalle1:40
- B2Sous Les Ponts De Paris2:22
- B3Les Feuilles Mortes2:22
- B4J'attendrai2:12
- B5En Écoutant Mon Cœur Chanter2:51
- B6Que Reste-t-il De Nos Amours2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of À La Française are there?
12 vinyl pressings of À La Française are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was À La Française first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is CBS S 63156.
How do I tell if my copy of À La Française is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 63156, FS.671) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 63156 A and S 63156 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is À La Française 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.