France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.067 NE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PEP 225Side A, Stamped
PEP 226Side B, Stamped
225 - PEPLabel Side A
226 - PEPLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Nº 3
by Georges Brassens · 1956
30 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
Nº 3 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 Nº 3
4 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.067 NE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
225 - PEPCenter Label A
226 - PEPCenter Label B
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.067 NE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PEP 225Runout side A
PEP 226Runout side B
225 - PEPLabel side A
226 - PEPLabel side B
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.067 PE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
JPEP 225 D2Runout area side A
JPEP 226 D2Runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.067 NEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.067 NEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.067 NEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 432.067 PEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.067 NE / Philips 432 067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.067 NE / Philips 432 067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Philips 432.067 BE / Philips 432 067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | Philips 432.067 BE / Philips 432 067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | Philips 432.067 BE / Philips 432 067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE / Philips 432 067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE / Philips 432.067 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 432.067 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Chanson Pour L'Auvergnat
- A2La Prière
- B1Une Jolie Fleur
- B2La Mauvaise Réputation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nº 3 are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Nº 3 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1969.
When was Nº 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France, Italy. One of them is Philips 432.067 NE.
How do I tell if my copy of Nº 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.067 NE, 432.067 PE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEP 225 and PEP 226. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nº 3 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.
