France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6002Side A
6003-2Side B
6399 002 (6002)Center Label A
6399 002 (6003)Center Label B
Nana MouskouriLe Tournesol
Vinyl pressings
Le Tournesol
by Nana Mouskouri · 1970
13 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Le Tournesol was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Tournesol
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6399 002 1 380-Β3Label side A runout machine stamped
6399 002 2 3 B1 380Label side B runout machine stamped
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6002Side A
6003-2Side B
6002-3YA Etching Variant
6003-4YB Etching Variant
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Stereo · black-red lbl, Gatefold
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6002 slSide A etched
6003-B slSide B etched
6002Side A label
6003Side B label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6399 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6002-2 kSide 1 Etched
6003-B kSide 2 Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Canada | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Fontana 6399 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Fontana 6325.310LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Philips 15401 / Philips 6311 101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Fontana 9101 509 / Fontana 9 101 509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 6399 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Fontana 6312 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Fontana 6312 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Le Tournesol2:50
- A2On Ne Sait Jamais
- A3Va T'en Vite2:45
- A4Lorsque Tony Arrivera2:20
- A5L'amour N'en Finit Pas2:50
- A6Adieu Mes Amis3:55
- B1Pauvre Rutebeuf3:45
- B2Les Mathématiques2:00
- B3Epilogue2:55
- B4Ma Maison Devant La Mer3:05
- B5Comme Un Pont Sur L'eau Trouble4:15
- B6L'amour Est Grand Pour Les Poètes2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Tournesol are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Le Tournesol are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Le Tournesol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Canada, Italy. One of them is Fontana 6399 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Tournesol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6399 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6002 and 6003-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Tournesol 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.
