France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428 105 BEPhilips 428.105 BE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · White-green Labels
- Runout / matrix
AA 428.105 IECenter Label A
AA 428.105 2ECenter Label B
Vinyl pressings
Fleur De Cactus
by Soeur Sourire · 1962
30 pressings6 countriesFolkVocalReligiousPop
Fleur De Cactus was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Fleur De Cactus
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428.105 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · White-green Labels
Germany
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428 105 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Greece
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428 105 BEPhilips 428.105 BE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 428.105 IECenter Label A
AA 428.105 2ECenter Label B
Scandinavia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428 105 BEPhilips BE 428 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
428 105-1 ELabel side A
428 105-2 ELabel side B
Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 428 105 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA428105 ▽ 1E = 1 // 850A Side, machine stamped
AA428105 ▽ 2E = 1 // 850B Side, machine stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 428.105 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Greece | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Scandinavia | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips BE 428 105First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Spain | Philips 428 105 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Philips 428 105 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips 428 105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | Spain | Philips 428 105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 428 105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 428 105 BE / Philips 428.105 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Alleluia2:50
- A2Dominique2:50
- B1Fleur De Cactus1:50
- B2Résurrection3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fleur De Cactus are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Fleur De Cactus are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Fleur De Cactus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France, Germany, Greece, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Philips 428 105 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Fleur De Cactus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 428 105 BE, 428.105 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 428.105 IE and AA 428.105 2E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fleur De Cactus 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.
