France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Paramount Records 2C 064-91252Paramount Records 2C 064-91.252
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 064-91.252 ALabel side A
C 064-91.252 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Borsalino
by Claude Bolling · 1970
20 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Borsalino 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 Borsalino
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Lumière L1001
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Paramount Records SPFL 263Paramount Records 1E 062 ◦ 91252
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Paramount Records PAS 5019
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Paramount Records PAS 5019Paramount Records PAS-5019
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAS-5011-A-1 I- IVSide A runout
PAS-5011-B-1 I V IVSide B runout
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Paramount Records SPML-933837Paramount Records L-33,837
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
5 SMX 35229 2 ASide A variant 1
3 SMX 35230 2 BSide B variant 1
2 SMX 35229 2BSide A variant 2 etched
4 SMX 35230 2CSide B variant 2 etched (the C overwrites an A)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 | Australia | Paramount Records SPML-933837 / Paramount Records L-33,837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Paramount Records SPML-933837 / Paramount Records L-33,837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Paramount Records PAS 5019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Paramount Records 2C 064-91252 / Paramount Records 2C 064-91.252First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Lumière L1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Paramount Records 3C 062-91252First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-457 / Paramount Records GX 01-457First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Paramount Records SPFL 263 / Paramount Records 1E 062 ◦ 91252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Paramount Records PAS 5019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Paramount Records PAS 5019 / Paramount Records PAS-5019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Brazil | Discos RGE USLP 6.253 / Paramount Records XRLS 1.387LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | South Africa | Paramount Records PAS 5019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YZ-8010-ABLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-7276LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | MCA Records P-11557LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Paramount Records 12.917LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | ABC Records 2C 064 - 91252 / Paramount Records 2C 064 - 91252LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5076LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5076LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Paramount Records PAS - 25005LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Générique1:49
- A2La Réussite2:18
- A3Arts Déco2:23
- A4Tango Marseillais3:26
- A5Les Roses1:55
- A6Escalade1:44
- A7Thème Borsalino2:19
- B1Les Années Folles2:44
- B2Prends-Moi Matelot2:36
- B3Lola Tango2:56
- B4Exoticana1:56
- B5La Planque2:41
- B6Borsalino Blues3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Borsalino are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Borsalino are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Borsalino first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Paramount Records 2C 064-91252.
How do I tell if my copy of Borsalino is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 064-91252, L1001, SPFL 263, PAS 5019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 064-91.252 A and C 064-91.252 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Borsalino 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.
