Edith Piaf – The Great Edith Piaf (LP, Compilation, Mono, Pitman Pressing, 1981, Columbia JC 37096)

Why This Record Matters
The Great Edith Piaf brings together “La Vie En Rose,” “Padam Padam,” and “L'Accordeoniste” alongside selections including “Autumn Leaves” and “If You Love Me (Really Love Me).” The ten-track collection highlights Piaf’s dramatic phrasing and emotionally direct approach to chanson.

Collector Note
1981 US mono compilation on Columbia, with stamped P markings identifying this copy as a Pitman pressing. Both runouts also carry COLUMBIA NY stamps. Compilation production and liner notes are credited to Edward Rivera.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – JC 37096
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Pop
Style: Chanson

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P P AL 37096-1B COLUMBIA NY
Side B: P P BL 37096-1B COLUMBIA NY

Tracklist
Side A
A1 La Vie En Rose 3:09
A2 Padam Padam 3:16
A3 Don't Cry (C'Est D'La Faute) 2:47
A4 I Shouldn't Care (J'M' En Fous Pas Mal) 2:31
A5 Une Enfant 3:18
Side B
B1 Autumn Leaves 3:27
B2 L'Accordeoniste 3:12
B3 Chante Moi 3:20
B4 If You Love Me (Really Love Me) (Hymne A L'Amour) 3:25
B5 'Cause I Love You (Du Matin Jusqu'Au Soir) 2:54

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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