France
July 1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
N° 70468 ᴬLabel side A
N° 70468 ᴮLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Les Comédiens
by Charles Aznavour · 1962
21 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Les Comédiens was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Les Comédiens
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
July 1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLY70468ARunout side A etched
BLY70468B#Runout side B etched
70468 ALabel side A
70468 BLabel side B
France
August 1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · August 1962
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70468 A II GFRunout Side A Etched
BLY 70468 BRunout Side B Etched
N° 70468 ALabel Side A
N° 70468 BLabel Side B
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLY70468AA Side Etched Runout
BLY70468B#B Side Etched Runout
BLY70468AA Side Etched Runout, variant 2
BLY70468BB Side Etched Runout, variant 2
Portugal
July 1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BEP 700 072
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
N° 70468 ᴬLabel, Side A
N° 70468 ᴮLabel, Side B
Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Barclay SBGE 83.052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
QEB 5739Label, side A
QEB 5740Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 468First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | Spain | Barclay SBGE 83.052First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | Spain | Barclay SBGE 83052First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 468First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 468First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | Portugal | Barclay BEP 700 072First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 468First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4687", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | Belgium | Barclay 70 4687", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Belgium | Barclay 70 4687", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Belgium | Barclay 704687", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | France | Barclay 70 4687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 70 468 / Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 70 468 / Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 70 4687", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 70 468 / Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 70 4687", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 704687", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Les Comédiens2:23
- A2Au Rythme De Mon Coeur2:34
- B1Tu N'as Plus3:11
- B2Notre Amour Nous Ressemble2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Comédiens are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Les Comédiens are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1964.
When was Les Comédiens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in France, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Barclay 70 468, released July 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Comédiens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70 468, BEP 700 072, SBGE 83.052, SBGE 83052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N° 70468 ᴬ and N° 70468 ᴮ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Comédiens 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.
