France
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.126 NE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
# AA 432.126 1E
# AA 432.126 2E
Vinyl pressings
3
by Jacques Brel · 1956
39 pressings1 countryChansonPop
3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 3
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.126 NE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
# AA 432.126 1E
# AA 432.126 2E
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.126 NEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.126 NEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432 126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432 126BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.126 BE / Philips 432 126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Philips 432.126 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Quand On N'a Que L'amour
- A2Les Blés
- A3Dites, Si C'Était Vrai (Poème)
- B1Saint-Pierre
- B2Prière Païenne
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3 are there?
39 vinyl pressings of 3 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1965.
When was 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is Philips 432.126 NE, released November 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.126 NE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, # AA 432.126 1E and # AA 432.126 2E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 3 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.
