France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FHX 5008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLX 169Label side A
XLX 170Label side B
Marcel PagnolCésar
Vinyl pressings
César
by Marcel Pagnol · 1953
15 pressings2 countriesSoundtrackComedyNon-MusicStage & Screen
César was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 César
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Columbia 33 FHX 5008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | France | Columbia 33 FHX 5008LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Editions C M F C M F 07 / Editions C M F C M F 08LP | LP |
| 1960 | France | Editions C M F C M F 07 / Editions C M F C M F 08LP | LP |
| 1966 | France | Columbia CTX 40.321LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Pathé PAM 68.028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Angel Records ANG. C. 33.000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Columbia CCTX 240321 / Columbia CCTX 240.321LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia CTX 40321 / Columbia CTX 40.321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Columbia 2C 054-12288LP | LP |
| ? | France | Editions C M F CMF 07 / Editions C M F CMF 08LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Columbia 33 FHX 5008LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | France | Columbia CCTX 240321 / Columbia CCTX 240.321LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Columbia 33 FHX 5008LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Columbia CTX 40321 / Columbia CTX 40.321LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Panisse Est Cuit
- A2La Confession De Panisse
- A3L'enterrement
- A4La Partie De Cartes
- B1Grand-père
- B2Vous Dites Que Je Suis Coléreux
- B3Le Secret De Césariot
- B4Les Adieux De Césariot
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of César are there?
15 vinyl pressings of César are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1953 and 1966.
When was César first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France. One of them is Columbia 33 FHX 5008.
How do I tell if my copy of César is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33 FHX 5008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX 169 and XLX 170. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is César 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.