Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Electrola SME 74 073Electrola CSDW 7321
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YRA 50347-1Side A stamped
2YRA 50348-1Side B stamped
2 YRA 50347Label side A
2 YRA 50348Label side B
Gilbert BécaudGilbert Bécaud '66
Vinyl pressings
Gilbert Bécaud '66
by Gilbert Bécaud · 1966
13 pressings3 countriesChansonEasy ListeningJazzPop
Gilbert Bécaud '66 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Gilbert Bécaud '66
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Electrola SME 84 073Electrola CSDW 7321
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YRA 50347-1-639927A SME 74 073 ASide 1 Stamped
2YRA 50348-1-639927B SME 74 073 BSide 2 Stamped
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YRA 50347-1 ARunout A
2YRA 50348-1 ARunout B
2 YRA 50347Label A
2 YRA 50348Label B
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 YRA 50347-1 -\-\ ☒ /Runout side A
2 YRA 50348-1 8 D1 D1Runout side B
2 YRA 50347Label side A
2 YRA 50348Label side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Electrola SME 74 073 / Electrola CSDW 7321First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | Germany | Electrola SME 84 073 / Electrola CSDW 7321First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 111LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 50 111LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 111LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 111LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 111LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 111LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice SXLPH 20022LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice SXLPH 1015LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1L'Orange
- A2Quand Il Est Mort Le Poète
- A3Les Jours Meilleurs
- A4Je T'Aime
- A5Tu Le Regretteras
- A6T'Es Venu De Loin
- A7Mourir À Capri
- A8Natashquan
- B1L'Aventure
- B2Ma Chatelaine
- B3Mon Arbre
- B4Ma Souris Danse
- B5Les Amoureux Du Monde
- B6Miserere
- B7Les Tantes Jeanne
- B8Si J'Avais Une Semaine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gilbert Bécaud '66 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Gilbert Bécaud '66 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1973.
When was Gilbert Bécaud '66 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Electrola SME 74 073.
How do I tell if my copy of Gilbert Bécaud '66 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SME 74 073, SXLPH 1015, SME 84 073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YRA 50347-1 and 2YRA 50348-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gilbert Bécaud '66 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.
