France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 70.305 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 70305 1L 380Side A runout
PHI AA 70305 2L 380Side B runout
70.305 1LSide A label
70.305 2LSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Les Romantiques
by Les Swingle Singers · 1965
28 pressings13 countriesVocalClassicalJazzClassical
Les Romantiques was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Les Romantiques
14 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.827 BY
- Format
- LP
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 70.305 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 70305 1L 380Side A runout
PHI AA 70305 2L 380Side B runout
70.305 1LSide A label
70.305 2LSide B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL 7679Philips 842 124 PY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
842124 1Y//1▽420 132Runout side A
842124 2Y//1▽420 111Runout side B
842 124 1YLabel side A
842 124 2YLabel side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL 7679
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-191
- 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 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Philips J-13First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Philips PHM. 200-191First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips P 70.305 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 844.827 BYFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | France | Philips P 70.305 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Israel | Litratone LIT 12073First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Philips SFL-7267First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Philips PHM200191First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Philips SBL 7679 / Philips 842 124 PYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Philips BL 7679First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHS 600-191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM 200-191 / Philips PHM-200-191First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHS 600-191First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Philips PHM 200-191First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Brazil | Philips SLP 9189LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFX-10560LP | LP |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips PHS 600-191 / Philips PHS.600-191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 842.124 PYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 842.124 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 842 124 BY / Stern Musik 842 124 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 842 124 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 842 124 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips P 70 305 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips P 70305 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 842.124 PYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 6850 008 / Philips 842 124 1YLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Philips 6850 008LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Scherzo (Sonate Op. 24 Pour Violon Et Piano)
- A2Allegro (Sonate Op. 26)
- A3Étude (Op. 10 N° 6)
- A4Étude (Op. 25 N° 2)
- A5Valse (Op. 64 N° 2)
- A6Petit Prélude Et Fugue (Album À La Jeunesse)
- B1La Fileuse (Romance Sans Paroles Op. 67 N° 4)
- B2Le Marché De Limoges (Tableux D'Une Exposition)
- B3Andante (Quatuor Op. 44 N° 1)
- B4Zortzico
- B5Andante (Quatuor À Cordes Op. 29)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Romantiques are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Les Romantiques are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1965 and 1978.
When was Les Romantiques first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philips P 70.305 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Romantiques is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 70.305 L, 844.827 BY, SBL 7679, BL 7679) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 70305 1L 380 and PHI AA 70305 2L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Romantiques 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.
