France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips SPTX 340 660
- Format
- LP
Enrico MaciasOlympia 68
Vinyl pressings
Olympia 68
by Enrico Macias · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesChansonPop
Olympia 68 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Olympia 68
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPTX 340660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.744 BY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844744 1Y 380 844744 BYRunout A side
PHI AA 844744 2Y 380 844744 BYRunout B side
844.744 IYLabel A side
844.744 2YLabel B side
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPTX 340660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20124 SMCL
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
844744 1Y ▽ 1 //420Side A Runout
844744 2Y ▽ 1 //420Side B Runout
844 744 1YSide A Label (Inverted)
844 744 2YSide B Label (Inverted)
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.744
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Philips 844.744First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | France | Philips SPTX 340 660First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | France | Pathé SPTX 340660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Philips 844.744 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | France | Pathé SPTX 340660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Greece | Philips 844.744 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Israel | Litratone LIT 12 143 MSFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Odeon OP-8415First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | UK | Mercury 20124 SMCLFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Mercury SR. 61202 / Mercury SR 61202LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR-61202LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR-61202LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction (Mon Cœur D'attache)
- A2Un Refrain
- A3Quand On A Un Frère
- A4Je T'Aimerai Pour Deux
- A5Aux Talons De Ses Souliers
- A6Les Gens Du Nord
- A7La Vie Dans La Vie
- B1Dès Que Je Me Réveille
- B2Prélude (Solo De Guitare)
- B3Le Feu Des Gitans
- B4Les Millionaires Du Dimanche
- B5Yerushala'im Shel Zahav
- B6Pour Tout L'Or Du Monde
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olympia 68 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Olympia 68 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Olympia 68 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Philips SPTX 340 660.
How do I tell if my copy of Olympia 68 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPTX 340 660, SPTX 340660, 844.744 BY, 20124 SMCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olympia 68 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.