France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2 C 070-14655
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
14655 A 21C / M6 325000 2Runout side A
14655 B 21 B / M6 324935 2 JCPRunout side B
C 070-14655 ALabel side A
C 070-14655 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Becaud
by Gilbert Bécaud · 1978
23 pressings11 countriesVocalChansonPop
Becaud was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Becaud
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2C070-14655
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
14655 A 21C / M6 325000 2A
14655 B 21 B / M6 324935 2 JCPB
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 6937
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
C070-14655-A Martin !A-Side Runout Etching
C070-14655-BB-Side Runout Etching
C070-14655 AA-Side Label
C070-14655 BB-Side Label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC-2686
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 31C 064 14655
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL-7060
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | EMI 6937First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMC-2686First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pathé 31C 064 14655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABL-7060First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABL-7060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | able ABL-7060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2 C 070-14655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2C070-14655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2C070-14655LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI 1C 066-14 655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Odeon EOS-81161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Odeon EOS-81161First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-14655First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-14655First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-14655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Fame 1146551 / Pathé 2C070-14655LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé 2C070-14655LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Pathé 2 C 070-14655LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1C'est En Septembre3:45
- A2Sur Terre Rien De Nouveau4:19
- A3Un Instant D'Eternité3:20
- A4Les Bandes Chansonnées3:33
- A5De Quoi Demain Sera-t-il Fait ?3:40
- B1C'est Différent La Nuit3:50
- B2Le Train D'Amour4:50
- B3Le Train De La Vie3:03
- B4Cette Chanson3:55
- B5Quand On N'a Pas Ce Qu'on Aime3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Becaud are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Becaud are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was Becaud first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Pathé 2 C 070-14655.
How do I tell if my copy of Becaud is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 070-14655, 2C070-14655, 6937, EMC-2686) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14655 A 21C / M6 325000 2 and 14655 B 21 B / M6 324935 2 JCP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Becaud 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.
