France
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FCLP 121
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2XLA 848 21 M6 230407Stamped runout side A
2XLA 849 21 M6 230408Stamped runout side B
2 XLA 848Label side A
2 XLA 849Label side B
Gilbert BécaudBécaud À L'Olympia
Vinyl pressings
Bécaud À L'Olympia
by Gilbert Bécaud · 1963
13 pressings9 countriesChansonPop
Bécaud À L'Olympia was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bécaud À L'Olympia
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FCLP 121
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2XL A 848 21 M6 230407 PStamped runout side A
2XLA 849 21 M6 230408 PStamped runout side B
2 XLA 848Label side A
2 XLA 849Label side B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XLA 848-1 N
2XLA 849-1 N
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records PAM 67.144
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JCLP 1708
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XLA 848
2XLA 849
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 225
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records PAM 67.144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FCLP 121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FCLP 121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | South Africa | His Master's Voice JCLP 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1708First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Chile | Odeon LCD-36472LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Japan | Odeon OR 7024LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QELP 8092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | France | La Voix De Son Maître CFELP 1335LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Yugoslavia | His Master's Voice LPHMV-V-272 / Jugoton LPHMV-V-272LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître CFELP 1335LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 062-12334LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Heureusement Y'a Les Copains
- A2Si J'avais Une Semaine
- A3Trop Beau
- A4Viens Danser
- A5La Grosse Noce
- A6Les Tantes Jeanne
- A7Le Bateau Blanc
- B1Dimanche À Orly
- B2La Route
- B3Toi
- B4Quand Jules Est Au Violon
- B5Je T'attends
- B6Et Maintenant
- B7La Ballade Des Baladins
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bécaud À L'Olympia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bécaud À L'Olympia are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1967.
When was Bécaud À L'Olympia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France, UK, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître FCLP 121.
How do I tell if my copy of Bécaud À L'Olympia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FCLP 121, CLP 1708, PAM 67.144, JCLP 1708) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XLA 848 21 M6 230407 and 2XLA 849 21 M6 230408. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bécaud À L'Olympia 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.
