US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips PCC 634
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PCC 634 -A- M3 MRSide A Runout, Stamped exc. "MR"
PCC 634 -B- M2 MRSide B Runout, Stamped exc. "MR"
Jacques BrelIf You Go Away: Jacques Brel Is Alive And Singing In Paris
Vinyl pressings
If You Go Away: Jacques Brel Is Alive And Singing In Paris
by Jacques Brel · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
If You Go Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 If You Go Away
5 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips PCC 634
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold - Black Labels
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips PCC 634
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PCC 634 -A- M2 I-1 MRSide A Runout, Stamped exc. "MR"
PCC 634 -B- M2 II-1 MRSide B Runout, Stamped exc. "MR"
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips PCC 634
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gatefold
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips PCC 634
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Philips PCC 634First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Philips PCC 634First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Philips PCC 634First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Philips PCC 634First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Philips PCC 634First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Philips PCC 634 / Philips PCC-634LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Philips PCC 634 / Philips PCC-634LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips PCC 634 / Philips 6311010LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Philips PCC-634 / Philips 6311010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 6311010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Philips PCC 634 / Philips PCC-634LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ne Me Quitte Pas3:38
- A2Marieke2:40
- A3Le Moribond3:07
- A4Sur La Place3:31
- A5Les Flamandes2:25
- B1La Valse A Mille Temps3:38
- B2La Tendresse2:32
- B3Quand On A Que L'Amour2:20
- B4L'Air De La Betise4:21
- B5La Colombe2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If You Go Away are there?
11 vinyl pressings of If You Go Away are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was If You Go Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, France. One of them is Philips PCC 634.
How do I tell if my copy of If You Go Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCC 634) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PCC 634 -A- M3 MR and PCC 634 -B- M2 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If You Go Away 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.
