France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disques Espérance ESP 155 524
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO ESP 155 524 ARunout side A, stamped
MPO ESP 155 524 BRunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Troupeau Bleu
by Cortex · 1975
16 pressings4 countriesBossa NovaSoul-JazzJazz-RockJazz-Funk
Troupeau Bleu was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Troupeau Bleu
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disques Espérance ESP 155524
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | France | Dare-Dare DD005LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1999 | France | Not On LabelLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1999 | France | Dare-Dare DD005LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | France | Underdog Records UR 000 061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Trad Vibe TVLP09LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | France & Benelux | Trad Vibe TVLP09DLX / Favorite Recordings TVLP09DLXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09-BVLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2020 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2020 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09 / HHV HHVWHITELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 2024 | France | Trad Vibe TVLP09 / Jazz Is Dead TVLP09LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Trad Vibe TVLP09 / Jazz Is Dead TVLP09LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Trad Vibe TVLP09LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1La Rue4:23
- A2Automne (Colchiques)2:35
- A3L'Enfant Samba3:00
- A4Troupeau Bleu5:00
- A5Prelude A "Go Round"3:52
- A6Go Round1:20
- B1Chanson D'Un Jour D'Hiver5:20
- B2Mary Et Jeff2:40
- B3Huit Octobre 19714:22
- B4Sabbat (1ère Partie)1:00
- B5Sabbat (2ème Partie)3:15
- B6Sabbat (3ème Partie)0:26
- B7Madbass2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Troupeau Bleu are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Troupeau Bleu are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
When was Troupeau Bleu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is Disques Espérance ESP 155 524.
How do I tell if my copy of Troupeau Bleu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 155 524, ESP 155524) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO ESP 155 524 A and MPO ESP 155 524 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Troupeau Bleu 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.