France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Philips 836 593-1Philips 836 594-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
836 594-1 A xRunout side A
836 594-1 B xRunout side B
836 595-1 C xRunout side C
836 595-1 D xRunout side D
Vinyl pressings
Classique
by Nana Mouskouri · 1988
21 pressings10 countriesClassicalPopClassical
Classique was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Classique
5 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Philips 836 593-1
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polystar 836 593-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polystar 836 483-1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
836488-1S1 3 20 C A 1Runout side A, variant 1
836488-1S2 3 20 I CRunout side B, variant 1
836489-1S1 3 20 1 ZARunout side C, variant 1
836489-1S2 3 20 E 2Runout side D, variant 1
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 842 020-1
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Philips 836 593-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | France | Philips 836 593-1 / Philips 836 594-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Polystar 836 593-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Polystar 836 483-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | Germany | Mercury 842 020-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Canada | PolyTel 838 932-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Philips 836 599-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Philips 838 931-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Philips 836 599-1 / Philips 836 600-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Philips LPR 15366 / Philips 836 600 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Philips 836 599-1 / Philips 836 600-1LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Philips 836 599-1LP | LP |
| 1989 | Spain | Philips 842 121-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Spain | Philips 836 599-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Philips 842 121-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Philips 836 593-1 / Philips 29226LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Argentina | Philips 836601-1 / Philips 29262LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Argentina | Philips 836 593-1 / Philips 29226LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Argentina | Philips 836601-1 / Philips 29262LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Colombia | Philips 836 599-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Franz (D'après L'Adagio "Notturno" Op. Post. 148 D897)4:05
- A2Qual Cor Tradisti (De L'Opéra "La Norma")4:05
- A3La Andaluza (D'après "La Danse Espagnole n°5 (Andalouse)")4:00
- A4Adagio (D'après L'Adagio Per Archi Ed Organo)4:30
- A5Romance (De L'Opéra "Maître Pathelin")3:20
- B1Gloria Eterna (D'après La Suite n°11 - Sarabande)3:55
- B2Aranjuez Mon Amour (D'après Le Thème Du 2nd Mouvement Du Concerto D'Aranjuez Pour Guitare Et Orchestre)4:45
- B3Voi Che Sapete (D'après L'Opéra "Les Noces de Figaro")3:10
- B4Habanera (De L'Opéra "Carmen")3:55
- B5Je Chante Avec Toi Liberté (D'après L'Opéra "Nabucco")4:00
- C1Una Furtiva Lagrima (D'après L'Opéra "L'Élixir D'Amour")4:40
- C2Mon Dieu (D'après La Prière De Moïse (Acte 3) De L'Opéra "Moïse En Égypte")4:50
- C3Sérénade (Leise Flehen Mine Lieder)3:45
- C4Plaisir D'Amour (De L'Opéra "La Célestine")3:25
- C5Dank Sei Dir Herr3:30
- D1Casta Diva (De L'Opéra "La Norma")5:20
- D2Der Lindenbaum (Du Cycle "Winterreise")2:55
- D3Recuerdos De La Alhambra4:00
- D4Dis La Nostalgie (D'après La Valse n°15 Op. 39)3:10
- D5Ave Maria (Op. 52 n°6 - 1825)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Classique are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Classique are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was Classique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, Canada, Germany. One of them is Philips 836 593-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Classique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 836 593-1, 836 483-1, 842 020-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 836 594-1 A x and 836 594-1 B x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Classique 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.
