France
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS EP 6388
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
CBS 6388 A GPEtched side A
CBS 6388 B GPEtched side B
6388 ALabel side A
6388 BLabel side B
Rosy ArmenLa Premiere Fois
Vinyl pressings
La Premiere Fois
by Rosy Armen · 1968
17 pressings2 countriesChansonVocalPop
La Premiere Fois 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 La Premiere Fois
12 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.
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия ГД-000841-2
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33ГД—000841Мелодия 33ГД—000842
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
33ГД000841/2-2Side A Runout, Stamped
33ГД000842/2-2Side B Runout, Stamped
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия ГД-000841-2
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия Д-00022801-2
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
USSR
1968- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33Д-00022801Мелодия 33Д-00022802
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
33Д00022801/2-1Runout side A, stamped
33Д00022802/2-1Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | CBS EP 6388First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия ГД-000841-2First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33ГД—000841 / Мелодия 33ГД—000842First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия ГД-000841-2First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия Д-00022801-2First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д-00022801 / Мелодия 33Д-00022802First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33ГД—000841 / Мелодия 33ГД—000842First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия ГД—000841 / Мелодия ГД—000842First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | МелодияFirst yearFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33ГД—000841 / Мелодия 33ГД—000842First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д-00022801 / Мелодия 33Д-00022802First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | USSR | Мелодия 33ГД—000841 / Мелодия 33ГД—000842First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | МелодияFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д-000841 / Мелодия Д-0008427", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д-00022801 / Мелодия Д-000228027", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | USSR | МелодияFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д-000841 / Мелодия Д-0008427", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Premiere Fois2:55
- A2La Dernière Ballade1:50
- B1Ven Ven Ven1:50
- B2Ailleurs Qu'à Paris3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Premiere Fois are there?
17 vinyl pressings of La Premiere Fois are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was La Premiere Fois first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, USSR. One of them is CBS EP 6388.
How do I tell if my copy of La Premiere Fois is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP 6388, ГД-000841-2, 33ГД—000841, Д-00022801-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 6388 A GP and CBS 6388 B GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Premiere Fois 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.