France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 285
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
[Etched] A [Stamped] 6009285 1 DJ 1 380Runout side A
Stamped] 6009285 2 DJ 1̷ 380Runout side B
6009 285 1Label side A
6009 285 2Label side B
Mort ShumanLe Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha
Vinyl pressings
Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha
by Mort Shuman · 1972
16 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009285 1 DU 1 380Runout side A, variant 1
6009285 2 DU 1⃥ 380Runout side B, variant 1
6009285 1 380Runout side A, variant 2
6009285 2 380Runout side B, variant 2
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009 285 1 380 BRunout side A
B 6009 285 2 380Runout side B
6009 285 1Label side A
6009 285 2Label side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6009285 1 380A-side stamped (Variant 1)
6009285 2 DU ̷1̷ 380B-side stamped (Variant 1)
6009 285 1 380A-side stamped (Variant 2)
6009 285 2 380B-side stamped (Variant 2)
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 6003 320 1.WLabel side A
AA 6003 320 2.WLabel side B
10 AA6003320 1W 320 C
10 AA6003320 2W 320 A1
Madagascar
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 285First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6009 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6009 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Madagascar | Philips 6009285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Madagascar | Philips 6009 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Philips 6009 285First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Italy | Philips 6009 3727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6009 2857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6009 2857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 60 09 2857", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Philips 407237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Philips 6837 5347", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6837 0887", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Portugal | Philips 6009 2857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALe Lac Majeur5:22
- BShami-Sha3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Germany, Madagascar, Portugal. One of them is Philips 6009 285.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6009 285, 6009 320, 6009285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Etched] A [Stamped] 6009285 1 DJ 1 380 and Stamped] 6009285 2 DJ 1̷ 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Lac Majeur / Shami-Sha 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.