France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Delphine 64 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
64008 ARunout groove side A, etched
64008 BRunout groove side B, etched
Pop Concerto OrchestraOnly A Souvenir
Vinyl pressings
Only A Souvenir
by Pop Concerto Orchestra · 1974
13 pressings9 countriesChansonPsychedelic RockElectronicRock
Only A Souvenir was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Only A Souvenir
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Delphine 64 008Delphine 64.008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injected Label
- Runout / matrix
64008 ARunout A
64008 BRunout B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Delphine 64 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
64008 ARunout groove side A, etched
64008 BRunout groove side B, etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2449
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 23, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2449
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken 6.11503Telefunken 6.11503 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6. 11 503-ALabel Side A
6. 11 503-BLabel Side B
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Delphine 64 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Delphine 64 008 / Delphine 64.008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Delphine 64 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Telefunken 6.11503 / Telefunken 6.11503 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Telefunken 6.11503 / Telefunken 6.11503 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Derby DBR 2538First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Madagascar | Delphine 64 008 / Delphine 64.008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Disc'Az 64008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Imavox IMS 10050 CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | R & T RTS.57First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2449First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2449First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOnly A Souvenir
- BAphrodisiac
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only A Souvenir are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Only A Souvenir are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Only A Souvenir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Delphine 64 008.
How do I tell if my copy of Only A Souvenir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 64 008, RCA 2449, 6.11503, DBR 2538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 64008 A and 64008 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only A Souvenir 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.