France
March 1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.230 BE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
432230 1E 380Runout side A
432230 2E 380Runout side B
AA 432.230 1ELabel side A
AA 432.230 2ELabel side B
Jacques Brel4 - L'air De La Bêtise
Vinyl pressings
4 - L'air De La Bêtise
by Jacques Brel · 1958
16 pressings1 countryChansonPop
4 - L'air De La Bêtise was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 4 - L'air De La Bêtise
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.230 BEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1959 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Philips 432.230 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1L'air De La Bêtise
- A2Pardons
- B1Heureux
- B2La Bourrée Du Célibataire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 - L'air De La Bêtise are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 4 - L'air De La Bêtise are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1958 and 1965.
When was 4 - L'air De La Bêtise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France. One of them is Philips 432.230 BE, released March 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 - L'air De La Bêtise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.230 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 432230 1E 380 and 432230 2E 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 4 - L'air De La Bêtise 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.
