France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Riviera 521084Riviera № 521 084-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CED 521 084 A ΛRunout Side A Stamped
CED 521 084 BRunout Side B Stamped
CED 521 084-PSide A/B Label
Raymond Lefèvre Et Son Grand OrchestreJoyeux Noël
Vinyl pressings
Joyeux Noël
by Raymond Lefèvre Et Son Grand Orchestre · 1968
12 pressings8 countriesHolidayPopClassical
Joyeux Noël 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 Joyeux Noël
3 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FCS-4257
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FCS 8 4257 ASide A label
FCS 8 4257 BSide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FCS-4257
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FCS8 4257A 5Side A runout
FCS8 4257B 5Side B runout
FCS 8 4257 ASide A label
FCS 8 4257 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Riviera 521084 / Riviera № 521 084-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FCS-4257First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FCS-4257First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Riviera CL-13 / Movieplay CL-13LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1971 | UK | RCA International INTS 1360LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5099LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5099LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Riviera EDI-60377 / Musart 521-084LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Riviera 70012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Riviera 521084 / Barclay № 521 084LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Barclay 0056.005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Lebanon | Riviera 521 084LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Minuit Chrétien4:12
- A2Mon Beau Sapin1:56
- A3Douce Nuit2:56
- A4Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant2:38
- A5Trois Anges Sont Venus Ce Soir2:46
- A6Noël Blanc3:14
- B1Vive Le Vent2:20
- B2Silver Bells2:15
- B3Adeste Fideles2:45
- B4Petit Papa Noël2:41
- B5La Nuit2:54
- B6Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joyeux Noël are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Joyeux Noël are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was Joyeux Noël first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, US. One of them is Riviera 521084.
How do I tell if my copy of Joyeux Noël is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 521084, FCS-4257) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CED 521 084 A Λ and CED 521 084 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joyeux Noël 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.