France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2 C062-11.242
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-276297 - 2 11242-A-21
M6-276298 - 11242-B-21
Julien ClercOlympia 70
Vinyl pressings
Olympia 70
by Julien Clerc · 1970
10 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Olympia 70 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 70
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Pathé 2 C062-11.242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Pathé Spam 67328LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Pathé Spam 67328LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Pathé 2C062-11242 / Pathé 2 C062-11242LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Pathé 2 C062-11242 / Pathé 2 C062-11.242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Pathé 2C062-11242 / Pathé 2 C062-11242LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Pathé 2 C062-11242 / Pathé 2C 062 - 11.242LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 062-11 242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Pathé OP-80217LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pathé 2C 062-52953LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Carthage2:55
- A2Si Tu Reviens2:15
- A3Des Jours Entiers A T'aimer3:10
- A4Laissons Entrer Le Soleil (Let The Sunshine)3:10
- A5Zucayan4:05
- A64 Heures Du Matin3:35
- A7C'est Pour Toi…3:45
- B1Le Caravanier2:55
- B2Ivanovitch3:10
- B3La Cavalerie3:25
- B4Yann Et Les Dauphins3:25
- B5Le Petit Vieillard Qui Chantait Mal3:05
- B6La Californie4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olympia 70 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Olympia 70 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1978.
When was Olympia 70 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France. One of them is Pathé 2 C062-11.242.
How do I tell if my copy of Olympia 70 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C062-11.242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-276297 - 2 11242-A-21 and M6-276298 - 11242-B-21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olympia 70 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.