France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.043 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Vinyl pressings
2
by Jacques Brel · 1960
20 pressings1 countryChansonPop
2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 2
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.043 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.043 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.043 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Qu'Avons-Nous Fait Bonnes Gens?
- A2Les Pieds Dans Le Ruisseau
- A3S'il Te Faut
- B1Il Peut Pleuvoir
- B2Il Nous Faut Regarder
- B3La Bastille
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of 2 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1965.
When was 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in France. One of them is Philips 432.043 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.043 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2 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.
