Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPAO-67.353
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Julien ClercJulien
Vinyl pressings
Julien
by Julien Clerc · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Julien 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 Julien
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pathé SPAO-67.353
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2C 064-12 668Pathé 2C 064-12.668
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
J Clerc A Ⅰ 12668 A M6 294846Stamped & etched ("J Clerc A Ⅰ") runout, side A, variant 1
J Clerc A ⅠI 12668 A M6 294846Stamped & etched ("J Clerc A IⅠ") runout, side A, variant 2
Julien Clerc B 3 12668 B M6 294847Stamped & etched ("Julien Clerc B 3") runout, side B, variant 1
Julien Clerc B II 12668 B M6 294847Stamped & etched ("Julien Clerc B II") runout, side B, variant 2
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2 C 064-12 668Pathé 2C 064 - 12.668
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
12668 A M6 294846A Side stamped
J Clerc A 3A Side etched
12668 B M6 294847B Side stamped
Julien Clerc B 2 3B Side etched
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Odeon EOP-81056
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 5C 062-12668
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
M6 294846 J Clerc A 12668 ARunout side A
M6 294847 Julien Clerc B 12668 BRunout side B
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 | Canada | Pathé SPAO-67.353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Pathé SPAO-67.353First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1973 | France | Pathé 2C 064-12 668 / Pathé 2C 064-12.668First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Pathé 2 C 064-12 668 / Pathé 2C 064 - 12.668First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Odeon EOP-81056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Odeon EOP-81056First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Pathé 5C 062-12668First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé 2 C 066-12668LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Pathé 2 C 066-12668LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Pathé 1126681LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction0:40
- A2Heureux Le Marin Qui Nage3:35
- A3Le Secret De L'amour3:15
- A4Je Sais Que C'est Elle3:40
- A5Bec De Lièvre3:35
- A6Radeau De Pierre2:50
- B1Poissons Morts3:00
- B2Ce N'est Pas2:35
- B3Ça Fait Pleurer Le Bon Dieu2:25
- B4Cécile2:50
- B5Vous...4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Julien are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Julien are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Julien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, France, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Pathé SPAO-67.353.
How do I tell if my copy of Julien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPAO-67.353, 2C 064-12 668, 2 C 064-12 668, EOP-81056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Julien 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.