US
July 1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27113
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W76528T12A 6Side A etched, exc. "6" stamped
W76529T10A 3Side B etched, exc. "3" stamped
76528Side A label
76529 ★Side B label
Vinyl pressings
La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon
by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra · 1950
35 pressings13 countriesJazz
La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon
10 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
July 1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27113
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W76528T16A ➄A stamped
W76529T17A ➄B stamped
76528A label
76529B label
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-W-76528-1 ISide A Stamped
45-W-76529-1 ISide B Stamped
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 60.492
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Belgium | Decca 60.492First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Belgium | Decca 60.492First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-27113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | France | Decca MU60492First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Netherlands | Decca M 33099First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-27113First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-27113First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-27113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Decca A-9-13Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1950 | US | Decca 27113First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 27113First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Decca M 33099Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1952 | Japan | Decca DE-5Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Brunswick 12 9937", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | France | Decca 59.0147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | MCA Records 110.0347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Omega 60492Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Argentina | Decca 333297Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Austria | Decca BM 30956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.492Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 27113Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 30956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM309567", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 30956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 30956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MU 60492Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1466Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Decca BM 1466Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1466Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Decca DS-697" | 7" |
| ? | Switzerland | Decca BM 30956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Vie En Rose3:20
- BC'est Si Bon2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon are there?
35 vinyl pressings of La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1950 and 1973.
When was La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, Belgium, Canada, France and more. One of them is Decca 27113, released July 1950.
How do I tell if my copy of La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27113, 9-27113, 60.492, MU60492) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W76528T12A 6 and W76529T10A 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Vie En Rose / C'est Si Bon 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.
