France
October 21, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 243 ⓈBarclay 80 243
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
H/BREL. A4 GFSide A runout
H/Brel B2 GFSide B runout
80243 A BLY 80243 ACenter label A
80243 B BLY 80243 BCenter label B
Jacques BrelOlympia 64
Vinyl pressings
Olympia 64
by Jacques Brel · 1964
13 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Olympia 64 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Olympia 64
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
France
October 21, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 243 SBarclay 80243
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
H/BREL A4 80243 ASide A, Typewritten
H/BREL B2 80243 BSide B, Typewritten
N° 80243 A BLY 80243 ACenter Label A
N° 80243 B BLY 80243 BCenter Label B
France
October 21, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 243 SBarclay 80243
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
H/BREL A3Side A, Typewritten
H/BREL B4Side B, Typewritten
N° 80243 A BLY 80243 ACenter Label A
N° 80243 B BLY 80243 BCenter Label B
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BLP 41044Barclay BLP 41.044
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
LCB 546-2Runout, side A, stamped
LCB 546Label, side A
LCB 547Side B: Label / Runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Spain | Barclay BLP 41044 / Barclay BLP 41.044First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 80 243 Ⓢ / Barclay 80 243First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 80 243 S / Barclay 80243First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 80 243 S / Barclay 80243First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 80 243 / Barclay 80243LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Stanyan Records 10141LP | LP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | Barclay 065 040-0 / Universal Music 065 040-0LP, 10", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, 10", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Barclay CBLP 2039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Barclay 200.327 / Barclay 200 327LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polygram Distribution 831 285-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 200.327 / Barclay 200 327LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | Barclay 200.327 / Barclay 200 327LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay 80 243 Ⓢ / Barclay N° 80243LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- A1Amsterdam2:55
- A2Les Vieux4:10
- A3Tango Funèbre2:42
- A4Le Plat Pays3:00
- B1Les Timides3:45
- B2Les Jardins Du Casino3:15
- B3Le Dernier Repas3:30
- B4Les Toros2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olympia 64 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Olympia 64 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 2002.
When was Olympia 64 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, Spain. One of them is Barclay 80 243 Ⓢ, released October 21, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Olympia 64 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80 243 Ⓢ, 80 243 S, BLP 41044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H/BREL. A4 GF and H/Brel B2 GF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olympia 64 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.
