France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 021
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2393021 1 380A-Side Machine Stamped
2393021 2 380B-Side Machine Stamped
Melina MercouriJe Suis Grecque
Vinyl pressings
Je Suis Grecque
by Melina Mercouri · 1971
14 pressings6 countriesChansonBalladNeo-ClassicalPop
Je Suis Grecque was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Je Suis Grecque
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 021
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2393021 Side 1 GZ MSide A etched
2393021 Side 2 GZ MSide B etched
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393.021Polydor 2393 021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1971 G71 ◊G E 00 2393 021 S1Runout A stamped
1 ℗ 1971 G71 ◊G C 00 2393 021 S2Runout B stamped
Mexico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 080Polydor 16064
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2393 021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2393 021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2393 021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2393.021 / Polydor 2393 021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Polydor 2480 080 / Polydor 16064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2393 021 / Polydor 2393.021LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Greece | Polydor 2393 021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2393.021 / Polydor 2393 021LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Polydor 2473. 008 / Polydor 2473 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Polydor 2393.021 / Polydor 2393 021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2393 021 / Polydor 2393.021LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2393 021 / Polydor 2393.021LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2393 021LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | Polydor 2473 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Le Soleil De Nos Coeurs2:50
- A2Attendre, Attendre (Kaymos)3:17
- A3L'Etrangère (O Diskatis)2:29
- A4Mes Amis D'Hier2:55
- A5Le Portuguais3:51
- A6Violence! Violence!2:56
- B1Le Chat Et La Souris2:29
- B2Entre Les Lignes, Entre Les Mots (Echi O Theos)4:06
- B3Par Dix, Par Cent, Par Mille4:24
- B4Rodostamou2:11
- B5Je Suis Grecque3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Je Suis Grecque are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Je Suis Grecque are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1993.
When was Je Suis Grecque first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Canada, Germany, Mexico. One of them is Polydor 2393 021.
How do I tell if my copy of Je Suis Grecque is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2393 021, 2393.021, 2480 080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2393021 1 380 and 2393021 2 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Je Suis Grecque 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.
