France
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 205 BEPhilips 437.205 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437205 1E 380Stamped side A
PHI AA 437205 2E 380Stamped side B
437205 1ELabel side A
437205 2ELabel side A
SheilaLe Cinema
Vinyl pressings
Le Cinema
by Sheila · 1966
11 pressings4 countriesChansonYé-YéRockPop
Le Cinema was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Le Cinema
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
France
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 205 BEPhilips 437.205 BE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437205 1E 380Stamped side A
PHI AA 437205 1E 380Stamped side B
437 205 1ELabel side A
437 205 2ELabel side B
France
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 205 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437205 1E 380Stamped side A
PHI AA 437205 2E 380Stamped side B
437205 1ELabel side A
437205 2ELabel side A
France
March 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 205 BEPhilips 437.205 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437205 1E 380Runout side A
PHI AA 437205 2E 380Runout side B
437205 1ELabel side A
437205 2ELabel side A
Portugal
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.205 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Spain
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 205 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Philips 437 205 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Portugal | Philips 437.205 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Philips 437 205 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437 205 BE / Philips 437.205 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437 205 BE / Philips 437.205 BEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437 205 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437 205 BE / Philips 437.205 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza N 04737", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza N 04737", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza N 04737", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 437.205 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Le Cinema2:50
- A2Je T'aime = Universal Soldiers2:10
- B1On Est Heureux3:13
- B2Prends La Vie Comme Elle Vient = Do What You Do Well2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Cinema are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Le Cinema are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Le Cinema first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Philips 437 205 BE, released March 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Cinema is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 437 205 BE, 437.205 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 437205 1E 380 and PHI AA 437205 2E 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Cinema 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.
