France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 ARunout side A, stamped
CBS 2928 BRunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Le Sud
by Nino Ferrer · 1975
18 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Le Sud was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Sud
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 A4 25-2-75Etched Side A
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 ARunout side A
CBS 2928 BRunout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 A4 25-2-75Runout side A etched
CBS 2928 B1Runout side B stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 AEtched Side A
CBS 2928 B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sunburst Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 2928 A4 25-2-75Runout side A
CBS 2928 B4 XRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | CBS C5 8071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | CBS DJC5 8071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia C5 8071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928 / CBS CBS 2.9287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS S 2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS S 2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALe Sud4:35
- BThe Garden4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Sud are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Le Sud are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Le Sud first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is CBS CBS 2928.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Sud is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 2928, C5 8071, CBS S 2928, LV 2000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 2928 A and CBS 2928 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Sud 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.