France
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.068 NE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Vinyl pressings
4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène
by Georges Brassens · 1956
24 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.068 NE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.068 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 432 068.1 ECenter Label A
AA 432 068.2 ECenter Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 432.068 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.068 NEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.068 NEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Japan | Epic NEP 50477", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 NE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.068 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Les Sabots D'Hélène
- A2Bancs Publics
- B1La Première Fille... Qu'on A Pris Dans Ses Bras
- B2Brave Margot
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène are there?
24 vinyl pressings of 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1963.
When was 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France, Italy. One of them is Philips 432.068 NE, released October 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.068 NE, 432.068 PE) 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 4 - Les Sabots D'Hélène 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.
