US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44090 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7373-ILside A runout stamped
ZAL-7374-2Lside B runout stamped
Stanley BlackFrance
Vinyl pressings
France
by Stanley Black · 1967
14 pressings8 countriesJazzFolkWorld& Country
France was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 France
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7373-1Lside A runout stamped
ZAL-7374-2Lside B runout stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44090London Records SP.44090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAL- -7373- -2S ISide A, runout
ZAL -7374- -2S I A1Side B, runout
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4833
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7373-ILside A runout stamped
ZAL-7374-2Lside B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | London Records SP.44090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records SP 44090 / London Records SP.44090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club LZ 8125LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Spain | Decca PFS 4110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca LK 4833First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP.44090 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP.44090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP 44090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records SP 44090 / London Records SP.44090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/5222 / World Record Club S-5222LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | London Records 30012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA-4833LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16820-PLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4110LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Love Paris3:25
- A2What Now My Love3:20
- A3Hi Lili, Hi Lo3:04
- A4At Last, At Last3:09
- A5Gigi Medley5:08
- A5.1Gigi
- A5.2The Night They Invented Champagne
- A5.3Thank Heaven For Little Girls
- B1La Normandie - Can Can3:05
- B2Mademoiselle De Paree2:43
- B3La Mer3:05
- B4Plaisir D'Amour4:00
- B5French Soldiers Medley
- B5.1Can Can
- B5.2Aupres De Ma Blonde
- B5.3Vive La Compagnie
- B5.4Alouette
- B6La Marseillaise6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of France are there?
14 vinyl pressings of France are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was France first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Spain. One of them is London Records SP.44090 DJ.
How do I tell if my copy of France is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP.44090 DJ, SP.44090, SP 44090, LK 4833) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-7373-IL and ZAL-7374-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is France 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.
