France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61 204Barclay 61.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61204 A GPRunout side A
BLY 61204 B1Runout side B
BLY 61 204-1Label side A
BLY 61 204-2Label side B
Charles AznavourYesterday, When I Was Young
Vinyl pressings
Yesterday, When I Was Young
by Charles Aznavour · 1970
16 pressings10 countriesChansonPop
Yesterday, When I Was Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Yesterday, When I Was Young
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61.204Barclay 61 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Misprint
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61204 A GPRunout stamped side A
BLY 61204 B1Runout stamped side B
61 204-1Label side A
61 204-2Label side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61 204Barclay 61.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61204 A GPRunout side A
BLY 61204 B1Runout side B
BLY 61 204-1Label side A
BLY 61 204-2Label side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61 204Barclay 61.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61204 A GPRunout stamped side A
BLY 61204 B1Runout stamped side B
Greece
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 6061 075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6061075 ALabel Side A
6061075 BLabel Side B
South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barclay TOS 742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Barclay 61 204 / Barclay 61.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Barclay 61 204 / Barclay 61.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1970 | France | Barclay 61.204 / Barclay 61 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Barclay 61 204 / Barclay 61.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Greece | Barclay 6061 075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Barclay TOS 742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Barclay SN-20.5247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Barclay BAR 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Barclay BAR 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Barclay BAR 27", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Angola | Barclay BCS-3-CD7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Brazil | Barclay 61.2047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Barclay FMS-67", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Barclay 61 2047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Barclay 61.2047", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Barclay BRC 10467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYesterday, When I Was Young2:47
- BAll Those Pretty Girls2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterday, When I Was Young are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Yesterday, When I Was Young are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Yesterday, When I Was Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Greece, South Africa. One of them is Barclay 61 204.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterday, When I Was Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61 204, 61.204, 6061 075, TOS 742) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 61204 A GP and BLY 61204 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterday, When I Was Young 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.
