France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Mattte Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SG 489 A SATA-side runout
SG 489 B SatersB-side runout
C. JérômeBay, Bay 26/38
Vinyl pressings
Bay, Bay 26/38
by C. Jérôme · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Bay, Bay 26/38 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Bay, Bay 26/38
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy sleeve
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink label
- Runout / matrix
SG 483 A DISHand-Etched side A
SG 483 B1 DISCOHand-Etched side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Mat paper sleeve
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy front sleeve
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy front sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Gamma AA 1234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa International 13 270 AT / Hansa 13 270 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Imavox IMS 10 038 CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABay, Bay 26/382:35
- BUn Roll Dans Le Rock2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bay, Bay 26/38 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bay, Bay 26/38 are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bay, Bay 26/38 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Canada, Germany, Portugal. One of them is Disc'Az SG 483.
How do I tell if my copy of Bay, Bay 26/38 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 483, AA 1234, 13 270 AT, IMS 10 038 C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 489 A SAT and SG 489 B Saters. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bay, Bay 26/38 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.
