France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61 839Barclay 61839
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61839-1Label side A
BLY 61839-2Label side B
Jacques BrelLe Plat Pays / Les Bigotes
Vinyl pressings
Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes
by Jacques Brel · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Barclay 2007 0357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 61839First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Barclay 2007 0357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 61 839 / Barclay 618397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 61 8397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ALe Plat Pays2:37
- BLes Bigotes2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is Barclay 61 839.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61 839) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 61839-1 and BLY 61839-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Plat Pays / Les Bigotes 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.
