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Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1

by Mikis Theodorakis · 1971

25 pressings11 countriesFolkÉntekhnoLaïkóChanson

Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 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 Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1

8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.

Germany

1971
Label and catalog number
Polydor 2393 020
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

1 ℗ 1971 G71 ◊G D 00 2393 020 S1Runout side 1, variant 1

1 ℗ 1971 G71 G◊G B 00 2393 020 S2Runout side 2, variant 1

1 ℗ 1971 G71 ◊G D 00 2393 020 S1Runout side 1, variant 2

1 ℗ 1971 G71 G◊G C 00 2393 020 S2Runout side 2, variant 2

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UK

1971
Label and catalog number
Polydor 2489035Polydor 2489 035
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2489035 A//1 ▽ 420 11 2Runout side A

2489035 B//1 ▽ 420 112Runout side B

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France

1971
Label and catalog number
Polydor 2393 020
Format
LP
Runout / matrix

2393020 1 380Runout stamped side A

2393020 2 380Runout stamped side B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 25 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971AustraliaPolydor 2393 020First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971FrancePolydor 2393 020First yearLPLP
1971GermanyPolydor 2393 020First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971GermanyPolydor 2393 020First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971ItalyPolydor 2393 020 LFirst yearLPLP
1971ItalyPolydor 2393 020 LFirst yearLPLP
1971MexicoPolydor 16061First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971UKPolydor 2489035 / Polydor 2489 035First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1972SpainPolydor 23 93 020LP, AlbumLP, Album
1973CanadaPolydor 2393 020LPLP
1973CanadaPolydor 2393 020LPLP
1974GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974GreecePolydor 2393 020LPLP
Year unknown12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ArgentinaPolydor 2393 020LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?FrancePolydor 2473.007 / Polydor 2473 007LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FrancePolydor 2473.007 / Polydor 2473 007LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2473.007 / Polydor 2473 007LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, RepressLP, Repress
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, RepressLP, Repress
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, AlbumLP, Album
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GreecePolydor 2393020LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?GreecePolydor 2393 020LP, Repress, Mono · MonoLP, Repress, Mono · Mono
?IsraelPolydor 2393 020LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. 12 Chansons Populaires "Ta Laika"
  2. A1Le Pallicare = To Palikari Echi Kaimo2:35
  3. A2La Chauve-Souris = Nykterida3:35
  4. A3Dans Ce Quartier = Safti Ti Gitonia1:47
  5. A4Ma Porte Est Grande Ouverte = I Portamou Ine Anichti3:47
  6. A5Chaque Matin = Kathe Proi2:31
  7. A6Ma Demeure Est Trop Étroite = To Spiti Mou Ine Mikro4:13
  8. B1Le Juge = O Dikastis2:27
  9. B2Mon Pain Est Tendre = To Psomi Mou Ine Gliko3:28
  10. B3En Ces Temps Difficiles = Safro To Diskolo Kero2:49
  11. B4Le Train = To Treno4:28
  12. B5Le Port = Echi O Theos3:02
  13. B6Tôt Sont Venus Les Tourments = Irthan Ta Vassana2:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 are there?

25 vinyl pressings of Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.

When was Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2393 020.

How do I tell if my copy of Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2393 020, 2489035, 2393 020 L, 16061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1971 G71 ◊G D 00 2393 020 S1 and 1 ℗ 1971 G71 G◊G B 00 2393 020 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Theodorakis Dirige Theodorakis Vol. 1 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.

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