France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Delphine 1740601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 174060-1 ARunout Side A
MPO 174060-1 BRunout Side B
Richard ClaydermanEléana
Vinyl pressings
Eléana
by Richard Clayderman · 1987
13 pressings13 countriesBalladEasy ListeningPopClassical
Eléana was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Eléana
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 254861-1Delphine 254861-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX213385Side 1 Label
MX213386Side 2 Label
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 400.033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.26593Delphine 6.26593
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 450904-1
- Format
- LP
Israel
1987- Label and catalog number
- Delphine 1740601
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 254861-1 / Delphine 254861-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Epic 400.033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Delphine 1740601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | TELDEC 6.26593 / Delphine 6.26593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 450904-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Israel | Delphine 1740601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Fonit Cetra ZL 71353First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Japan | Victor VIP-28177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 450904-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 254861-1 / Delphine 254861-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Turkey | Delphine 8616-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Gramsa LPS-99,927First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Delphine Gallo STARL 5493LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Eléana3:39
- A2La Sorellina3:06
- A3Blue Concerto2:48
- A4Boulevard Des Solitudes3:42
- A5Colin Maillard3:16
- A6Les Yeux Saphir3:56
- A7Dolly1:44
- A8Finlandia3:57
- B1Eroïca4:45
- B2Les Poissons Lune2:05
- B3Les Colombes De Ténéré3:23
- B4Dernier Printemps3:51
- B5Revivre Sa Vie2:50
- B6Roses Pastel4:14
- B7Eléana (Piano Seul)3:39
- B8L'Heure Des Adieux3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eléana are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Eléana are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Eléana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Australia, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Delphine 1740601.
How do I tell if my copy of Eléana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1740601, 254861-1, 400.033, 6.26593) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 174060-1 A and MPO 174060-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eléana 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.
