France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
POL 2473046 A CIDISRunout, side 1
POL 2473046 B CIDISRunout, side 2
Maxime Le ForestierMaxime Le Forestier
Vinyl pressings
Maxime Le Forestier
by Maxime Le Forestier · 1975
11 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
Maxime Le Forestier was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Maxime Le Forestier
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2473046 M. LE FORESTIER A1Runout side A
MPO PYR 2473046 M. LE FORESTIER B1XRunout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2473046Side A stamped, variants 1 & 2
M. Le Forestier //1XSide A etched, variant 1
M. Le Forestier A1Side A etched, variant 2
MPO PYR 2473046Side B stamped, variants 1 & 2
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2473046 M. LE FORESTIER A¹Side A, runout
MPO PYR 2473046 M. LE FORESTIER B¹Side B, runout
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2473046Runout, stamped both side
M.LE FORESTIER A1Runout etched A side
M.LE FORESTIER B1 XRunout etched B side
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2473 046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, no flap
- Runout / matrix
POL2473-046A CIDIS [stamped:] E4Side 1, etched
POL 2+730+6 CIDIS E 10Side 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2392120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046 / Polydor 2473046LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2473 046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1158LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2473 046LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2473 046LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Saltimbanque3:16
- A2La Poupée4:10
- A3L'Irresponsable4:55
- A4Caricature3:42
- A5Voyage Au Moyen-Age3:40
- B1Petit Robot3:40
- B2La Vie D'Un Homme (A Pierre Goldman)4:48
- B3Les Lettres7:30
- B4Notre Vie En Rose1:58
- B5L'Auto-Stop2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maxime Le Forestier are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Maxime Le Forestier are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Maxime Le Forestier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada. One of them is Polydor 2473 046.
How do I tell if my copy of Maxime Le Forestier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2473 046, 2392120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 2473046 A CIDIS and POL 2473046 B CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maxime Le Forestier 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.
