France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 1109 A1Stamped side A
CBS 1109 B1Stamped side B
Joe DassinLa Complainte De L'heure De Pointe (A Vélo Dans Paris) / Un Peu de Paradis
Vinyl pressings
La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe (A Vélo Dans Paris) / Un Peu de Paradis
by Joe Dassin · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Complainte De L'heure De Pointe
7 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7PART 72 855 1 1109 A M3 289 76 5Runout A, stamped
7PART 72856 1 1109 B M3 28 9766Runout B, stamped
7 Part 72.855Label side A
7 Part 72.856Label side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 Part 72.855Stamped side A
7 Part 72.856Stamped side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
CBS 1109 ALabel Side A
CBS 1109 BLabel Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 1109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler |
| 1972 | France | CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 11097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1109 / CBS 11097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS CBS 11097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Complainte De L'heure De Pointe (A Vélo Dans Paris)2:00
- BUn Peu de Paradis2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Netherlands, Portugal. One of them is CBS CBS 1109.
How do I tell if my copy of La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 1109, 1109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 1109 A1 and CBS 1109 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Complainte De L'heure De Pointe 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.
