France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 44035Les Disques Motors MT 44.035
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MT44035A MTXXXXA [AREACEM logo]Side A, runout
MT44035B MTXXXXB [AREACEM logo]Side B, runout
ChristopheLes Mots Bleus
Vinyl pressings
Les Mots Bleus
by Christophe · 1974
13 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
Les Mots Bleus 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 Les Mots Bleus
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Les Disques Motors MT 44035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MT 44035 AA side
MT 44035 BB side
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 44035Les Disques Motors MT 44.035
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MT44035A MT4058ASide A, runout
MT44035BSide B, runout
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gamma GS 190
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GS-190-A SNB
GS-190-B SNB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 GS 190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 44035 / Les Disques Motors MT 44.035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 44035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 44035 / Les Disques Motors MT 44.035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 44035LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1045LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 203LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 203LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Les Disques Motors MTO 77002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Les Disques Motors MTO 771002 / Les Disques Motors MTO 77 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Les Disques Motors 538310641 / BMG 538310641LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | BMG 964182491 / Les Disques Motors 964182491LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 203LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Le Dernier Des Bevilacqua9:04
- A2Señorita2:53
- A3C'Est La Question4:33
- B1Les Mots Bleus4:05
- B1aPartie Chant3:28
- B1bFinal0:37
- B2La Mélodie3:10
- B3Le Petit Gars4:32
- Drôle De Vie
- B5Souvenirs1:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Mots Bleus are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Les Mots Bleus are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Les Mots Bleus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Canada. One of them is Les Disques Motors MT 44035.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Mots Bleus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 44035, GS 190) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT44035A MTXXXXA [AREACEM logo] and MT44035B MTXXXXB [AREACEM logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Mots Bleus 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.
