US
1971- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Minnie RipertonLes Fleur / Oh By The Way
Vinyl pressings
Les Fleur / Oh By The Way
by Minnie Riperton · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Les Fleur / Oh By The Way 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 Les Fleur / Oh By The Way
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- GRT GRT 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GC 1 - 363 - MSide A
GC 1 - 364 - M TM - 5158 - 1Side B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | GRT GRT 42First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | GRT GRT 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | GRT GRT 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records J2517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Original Sound Track Recordings OST 009T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Selector Series SS7001P7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2020 | UK | Selector Series SS7001P7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Selector Series SS7001P7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Selector Series SS7001P7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | GRT 34 003/S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALes Fleur2:54
- BOh, By The Way1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Fleur / Oh By The Way are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Les Fleur / Oh By The Way are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2026.
When was Les Fleur / Oh By The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is GRT GRT 42.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Fleur / Oh By The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRT 42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Fleur / Oh By The Way 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.
