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Vinyl pressings

L'Apocalypse Des Animaux

by Vangelis · 1973

43 pressings13 countriesSoundtrackModern ClassicalElectronicClassical

L'Apocalypse Des Animaux 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 L'Apocalypse Des Animaux

4 pressings came out in 1973, 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.

Japan

1973
Label and catalog number
Polydor MPF 1313
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

Side A: MPF - 1313A A-1-3 D2GF1FO. Side 2: MPF - 1313B B-1-3

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France

1973
Label and catalog number
Polydor 2393 058
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2393058 1 380 CIDIS A 1 or 4 (could be a mistake during the stamping process)Runout, A-side, machine stamped

2393058 2 380 CIDIS A 8Runout, B-side, machine stamped

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 43 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973FrancePolydor 2393 058LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1973FrancePolydor 2393 058First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973FrancePolydor 2393 058LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1973JapanPolydor MPF 1313LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1973JapanPolydor MPF 1313First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973PhilippinesPolydor 2393 058First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973UKPolydor 2393 058First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975CanadaPolydor 2393 058LP, AlbumLP, Album
1975FrancePolydor 2393 058LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975GreecePolydor 2393 058 / International Polydor Production 2393058LP, AlbumLP, Album
1976FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1976UKPolydor ACBR 258LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition
1976UKPolydor 2489 113LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
1980JapanPolydor MPF 1313LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1980SpainPolydor 23 93 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981ArgentinaPolydor 2393 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981CanadaPolydor VAN 03LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
1981UKPolydor 2393-058 / Polydor 2393 058LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
1983BrazilPolydor 2393 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983GermanyPolydor 2417 349LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983ItalyPolydor 2393 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984SpainPolydor 23 93 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1989South KoreaPolydor 2417 349 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RG 1433LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1990s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990SpainPolydor 831 503-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2016EuropePolydor 536 823-6 / UMC 00600753682364LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Year unknown17 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaAirea VAN 03 / Polydor VAN 03LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FrancePolydor 2393 058LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FrancePolydor 2393 058LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
?FrancePolydor 2489 113LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?GermanyPolydor 2417 349LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 17 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Apocalypse des Animaux - Générique
  2. A2La Petite Fille de la Mer
  3. A3Le Singe Bleu
  4. A4La Mort Du Loup
  5. A5L'Ours Musicien
  6. B1Création Du Monde
  7. B2La Mer Recommencée

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of L'Apocalypse Des Animaux are there?

43 vinyl pressings of L'Apocalypse Des Animaux are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 2016.

When was L'Apocalypse Des Animaux first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan, UK, France, Philippines. One of them is Polydor MPF 1313.

How do I tell if my copy of L'Apocalypse Des Animaux is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPF 1313, 2393 058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: MPF - 1313A A-1-3 D2GF1FO. Side 2: MPF - 1313B B-1-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is L'Apocalypse Des Animaux 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.

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