France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hexagone 883007Hexagone 883 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 883007 A1Runout side A
MPO WEA 883007 BRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Almanach
by Malicorne · 1976
15 pressings5 countriesFolk RockRock
Almanach was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Almanach
3 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hexagone 883007Hexagone 883 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 883007 A1Runout side A
MPO WEA 883007 BRunout side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Gamma GS 239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GS239-A SNB-BKRunout side A
GS-239-B SNBRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Gamma GS 239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Hexagone 17.1294/2 / Mediterraneo 17.1294/2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Mediterraneo 17.1294/2 / Hexagone 17.1294/2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Hexagone 883 007 / Hexagone 883007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston AR/LP/12363 / Hexagone AR/LP/12363LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gamma GS 239LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Gamma GS 239LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Hexagone 883007 / Hexagone 883 007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Salut A La Compagnie0:55
- A2Quand J'étais Chez Mon Père3:39
- A3Margot0:56
- A4Les Tristes Noces7:42
- A5Voici Venir Le Joli Mai0:24
- A6Voici La Saint Jean3:10
- A7Le Luneux4:58
- B1Branle De La Haie2:05
- B2Quand Je Menai Mes Chevaux Boire4:36
- B3La Fille Au Cresson3:37
- B4L’écolier Assassin8:35
- B5Noël Est Arrivé2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almanach are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Almanach are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was Almanach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Canada. One of them is Hexagone 883007.
How do I tell if my copy of Almanach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883007, GS 239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 883007 A1 and MPO WEA 883007 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almanach 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.
