France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 MEFontana 460.255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FON AA 460 255 1 E D1 380run-out groove A
FON AA 460 255 2 E D1 380run-out groove B
460255 1Ecenter label A
460255 2Ecenter label B
Nana MouskouriCoucouroucoucou Paloma
Vinyl pressings
Coucouroucoucou Paloma
by Nana Mouskouri · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
Coucouroucoucou Paloma was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Coucouroucoucou Paloma
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 MEFontana 460.255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FON AA 460 255 1 E D 3 380Runout stamped side A
FON AA 460 255 2 E D 3 380Runout stamped side B
460255 1ELabel side A
460255 2ELabel side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FON AA 460 255 1 E D1 380run-out groove A
FON AA 460 255 2 E D3 380 Brun-out groove B
460.255 1Ecenter label A
460.255 2Ecenter label B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 MEFontana 460.255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FON AA 460 255 1 E D 3 380Runout side A
FON AA 460 255 2 E D 3 380Runout side B
460255 1ELabel side A
460255 2ELabel side B
Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 255 MEFontana 460.255 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 460 255 1 E 1 670 110run-out groove A
AA 460 255 2 E 1 670 112run-out groove B
460255 1Ecenter label A
460255 2Ecenter label 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Fontana 460 255 ME / Fontana 460.255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 460 255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 460 255 ME / Fontana 460.255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 460 255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | France | Fontana 460 255 ME / Fontana 460.255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Fontana 460 255 ME / Fontana 460.255 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 460.255 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Fontana 460.255 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Fontana 460.255 ME / Fontana 460 255 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Madagascar | Fontana 460255 ME7", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Madagascar | Fontana 460255 ME7", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1Coucouroucoucou Paloma3:10
- A2Roule, S'enroule...2:40
- B1Tous Les Arbres Sont En Fleurs "Honey"3:30
- B2Au Bord De L'eau3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coucouroucoucou Paloma are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Coucouroucoucou Paloma are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Coucouroucoucou Paloma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Fontana 460 255 ME.
How do I tell if my copy of Coucouroucoucou Paloma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 460 255 ME) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FON AA 460 255 1 E D1 380 and FON AA 460 255 2 E D1 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coucouroucoucou Paloma 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.
