Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 4688Epic EPC 4688
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 1st Sleeve Variant
- Runout / matrix
4688-A-Runout A, etched
4688-B-Runout B, etched
Ricky KingLa Reve
Vinyl pressings
La Reve
by Ricky King · 1976
12 pressings6 countriesSoft RockEasy ListeningRockPop
La Reve was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 La Reve
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 4688Epic EPC 4688
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 2nd Sleeve Variant
- Runout / matrix
4688-A-Runout A, etched
4688-B-Runout B, etched
S 4688 aLabel A
S 4688 bLabel B
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 4688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4688-A-Runout A, etched
4688-B-Runout B, etched
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4688
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 4688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4688 / Epic EPC 4688First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4688 / Epic EPC 46887", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4688First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4688 / Epic EPC 4688First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 4688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 4688First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4688First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4688First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4688 / Epic EPC 46887", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 51657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic EN 15627", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Epic EPC 4688 / Epic EPC S 46887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Reve3:55
- BStorm Rider3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Reve are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Reve are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was La Reve first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Greece. One of them is Epic EPC S 4688.
How do I tell if my copy of La Reve is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC S 4688, S EPC 4688, EPC 4688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4688-A- and 4688-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Reve 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.