France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 90 042
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Charles AznavourCharles Aznavour
Vinyl pressings
Charles Aznavour
by Charles Aznavour · 1967
12 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Charles Aznavour 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 Charles Aznavour
4 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 324Barclay 80324
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HBLY 80324A
HBLY 80324B
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 324 SBarclay BARCLAY 80324 STANDARD
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HXBLY 80324A GPEtched run-out side A, variant 1
HXBLY 80324B GPEtched run-out side B, variant 1
HXBLY 80324A GPXEtched run-out side A, variant 2
HXBLY 80324B GPEtched run-out side B, variant 2
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 324Barclay 80324
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HxBly 8032HA GPXRunout, side A
HxBly 8032HB GPRunout, side B
XBLY 80324-1Label, side A
XBLY 80324-2Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Barclay 90 042First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 80 324 / Barclay 80324First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 80 324 S / Barclay BARCLAY 80324 STANDARDFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 80 324 / Barclay 80324First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Barclay 80033LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.079LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Israel | Hataklit Ltd. DD 30976 / Barclay 80 324LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 90.232 / Barclay 90 232LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 90.232 / Barclay 90232LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 80 324 / Barclay 80324LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | France | Barclay 80 324 / Barclay 80324LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Israel | Barclay 80324LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1La Mamma3:43
- A2L'amour C'est Comme Un Jour3:42
- A3Tu Veux2:10
- A4Je T'attends3:07
- A5Le Temps Des Caresses1:33
- A6Trousse Chemise2:24
- B1Les Comédiens2:23
- B2Les Petits Matins2:46
- B3Dolorès3:25
- B4Tu N'as Plus3:11
- B5Sylvie2:10
- B6Et Pourtant2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charles Aznavour are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Charles Aznavour are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1978.
When was Charles Aznavour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France. One of them is Barclay 90 042.
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 90 042, 80 324, 80 324 S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
