France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71 118 MBarclay 71.118 M
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H1/BLY.71.118 A'Side A
H1/BLY.71.118 B'Side B
N° 711118-1 BLY 71118-1Center Label A
N° 711118-2 BLY 71118-2Center Label B
Jacques BrelLa Chanson Des Vieux Amants
Vinyl pressings
La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
by Jacques Brel · 1967
14 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackChansonPopStage & Screen
La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 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 La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
12 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71.118Barclay 71 118
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H1/BLY.71.118 A' GPRunout side A, etched handwritten
H1/BLY.71.118 B' GPRunout side B, etched handwritten
N° 71118-1 BLY 71118-1Center label side A
N° 71118-2 BLY 71118-2Center label side B
France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71 118Barclay 71.118 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
HBLY 71118ASide A, Handwritten
HBLY 71118BSide B, Handwritten
BLY 71118-1Center Label A
BLY 71118-2Center Label B
France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71 118Barclay 71.118 M
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HBLY 71118ASide A, Etched Handwritten
HBLY 71118BSide B, Etched Handwritten
BLY 71118-1Center Label A
BLY 71118-2Center Label B
France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71 118 MBarclay 71.118 M
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
France
January 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 71 118 MBarclay 71.118 M
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
H1/BLY.71.118 A'Side A
H1/BLY.71.118 B'Side B
N° 711118-1 BLY 71118-1Center Label A
N° 711118-2 BLY 71118-2Center Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71.118 / Barclay 71 118First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Portugal | Barclay BEP 700 143First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | Spain | Barclay SBGE 83 227First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71.118 / Barclay 71 118First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.118 MFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.118 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 71 118 M / Barclay 71.1187", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Chanson Des Vieux Amants4:27
- A2Les Bonbons 672:54
- B1Fils De...3:46
- B2Les Cœurs Tendres3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Chanson Des Vieux Amants are there?
14 vinyl pressings of La Chanson Des Vieux Amants are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was La Chanson Des Vieux Amants first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Barclay 71 118 M, released January 26, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of La Chanson Des Vieux Amants is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71 118 M, 71.118, 71 118, BEP 700 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H1/BLY.71.118 A' and H1/BLY.71.118 B'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 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.
