France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 326Barclay XBLY 80326
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
HXBLY 80326 A GPRunout A etched
HXBLY 80326 B GPRunout B etched
XBLY 80326-1Label A
XBLY 80326-2Label B
Charles AznavourCharles Aznavour
Vinyl pressings
Charles Aznavour
by Charles Aznavour · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Charles Aznavour was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Charles Aznavour
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 90.041
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Barclay 80 326 / Barclay XBLY 80326First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | France | Barclay 90.041First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Barclay 80032LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Barclay 80032(769-DB-2256LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 90231LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Barclay BARLP-10.018LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Barclay 80 326 / Barclay XBLY 80326LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 80 326LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.078LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | Barclay BL-453LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Tu T'laisses Aller3:38
- A2J'ai Perdu La Tête3:22
- A3Plus Heureux Que Moi2:25
- A4La Nuit3:00
- A5L'amour Et La Guerre2:32
- A6Je M'voyais Déjà3:22
- B1Les Deux Guitares3:49
- B2Rendez-vous À Brasilia2:00
- B3Ce Jour Tant Attendu2:06
- B4Monsieur Est Mort2:40
- B5Quand Tu M'embrasses2:09
- B6Comme Des Étrangers2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charles Aznavour are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Charles Aznavour are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Charles Aznavour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France. One of them is Barclay 80 326.
How do I tell if my copy of Charles Aznavour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80 326, 90.041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HXBLY 80326 A GP and HXBLY 80326 B GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charles Aznavour 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.
