France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Héloïse Disques HEL 65540
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
HEL 65 540 A XXA Side
HEL 65 540 B XXB Side
Saint-PreuxLa Passion
Vinyl pressings
La Passion
by Saint-Preux · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesNeo-ClassicalClassical
La Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Passion
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FS 90227
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
FS-90227-A-1A C2-GHRunout side A
FS-90227-B-1A C2-HRunout side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamma GS-205Gamma GS 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia FS 90227First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Canada | Gamma GS-205 / Gamma GS 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Héloïse Disques HEL 65540First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Australia | CBS SVL 349LP | LP |
| 1974 | Japan | Epic ECPM-68LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Epic ECPM-68LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Héloïse Disques HEL 67048 / Héloïse Disques HEL 67.048LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 823 372-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Avan-Guard BVL 349LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Héloïse Disques HEL 67048 / Héloïse Disques HEL 67.048LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A11er Mouvement : Ouverture1:43
- A22e Mouvement : Adagio Pour Piano4:02
- A33e Mouvement : Allegretto Pour Flute3:43
- A44e Mouvement : Allegro Pour Harpe3:20
- A55e Mouvement : La Passion3:48
- B16e Mouvement : Impressions2:46
- B27e Mouvement : Allegretto Pour Cuivres3:10
- B38e Mouvement : Andante Pour Voix3:30
- B49e Mouvement : Adagio Pour Violon2:57
- B510e Mouvement : Final2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Passion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Passion are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was La Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Canada. One of them is Héloïse Disques HEL 65540.
How do I tell if my copy of La Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HEL 65540, FS 90227, GS-205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HEL 65 540 A XX and HEL 65 540 B XX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Passion 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.
