France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.862 L
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77862 1L 380Runout Side A
PHI AA 77862 2L 380Runout Side B
77.862 ILCenter Label A
77.862 2LCenter Label B
Jacques Brel3
Vinyl pressings
3
by Jacques Brel · 1966
11 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
3 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 3
2 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.
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.862 L
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77862 1L 380Runout Side A
PHI AA 77862 2L 380Runout Side B
77.862 ILCenter Label A
77.862 2LCenter Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Philips B 77.862 LFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips B 77.862 LFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | France | Philips 530 807-4 / Barclay 530 807-4LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 844.769LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6325 204LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6325 204LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6325 204LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 844.769 BYLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6332 073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips P 77.862 L / Philips B 77.862 LLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 6325 204LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Au Printemps2:37
- A2Je Ne Sais Pas3:04
- A3Dors Ma Mie3:41
- A4Dites, Si C'etait Vrai (Poème)1:30
- A5Le Colonel3:09
- A6L'homme Dans La Cite2:19
- B1La Lumiere Jaillira2:53
- B2Voici2:39
- B3Litanies Pour Un Retour2:04
- B4Seul3:15
- B5La Dame Patronesse3:09
- B6La Mort2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 3 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 2008.
When was 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France, Canada. One of them is Philips B 77.862 L.
How do I tell if my copy of 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 77.862 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 77862 1L 380 and PHI AA 77862 2L 380. 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.
