France
May 1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.018 NE
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PEP 97 ☆ 432018A side
097 - PEPCenter Label A
PEP 98 ☆ 432018B side
098 - PEPCenter Label B
Vinyl pressings
N° 1
by Jacques Brel · 1955
19 pressings1 countryChansonPop
N° 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 N° 1
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1955 | France | Philips 432.018 NEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 NE / Philips 432 018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 NE / Philips 432 018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Philips 432.018 NE / Philips 432 018 NE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.018 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 432.018 NE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Sur La Place
- A2Grand Jacques
- B1Ça Va "Le Diable"
- B2La Haine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of N° 1 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of N° 1 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1955 and 1962.
When was N° 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Philips 432.018 NE, released May 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of N° 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.018 NE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEP 97 ☆ 432018 and 097 - PEP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is N° 1 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.
