France
1954- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TLA 185 21 M3 153614Stamped Side A
7TLA 186 21 M3 153615Stamped Side B
Gilbert BécaudViens
Vinyl pressings
Viens
by Gilbert Bécaud · 1954
12 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
Viens was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Viens
2 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year. 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 129First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 129First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E PQ 5267", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 13.0797", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 1297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Viens
- A2Quand Tu Danses
- B1Mes Mains
- B2Les Croix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Viens are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Viens are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1961.
When was Viens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in France. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 129.
How do I tell if my copy of Viens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 EGF 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TLA 185 21 M3 153614 and 7TLA 186 21 M3 153615. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Viens 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.
