Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.733
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
844-733 1YSide A etched
844-733 2YSide B etched
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatLove Is Blue
Vinyl pressings
Love Is Blue
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1967
19 pressings14 countriesPopStage & Screen
Love Is Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Love Is Blue
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Philips 844.733First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Unknown | Philips PST 5077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | France | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Mozambique | Philips 844 733 BY / Philips 844 733LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 844 739 / Philips 844 739 BYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Philips BY 844733 / Philips BY844733LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | South Africa | Philips PST 5077LP | LP |
| 1968 | Spain | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Philips SBL 7849LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Philips 11061LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Spain | Philips 6444530LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 844 733LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Chile | Philips 844.733 / Philips 844 733LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Israel | Litratone LIT 12142 MSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Philips 844 733 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dalila - Delilah
- A2La Source
- A3Dès Que Je Me Réveille
- A4L'Amour Te Ressemble
- A5L'Opéra Des Jours Heureux
- A6Pata Pata
- A7Love Is Blue - L'Amour Est Bleu
- B1Comme Un Garçon
- B2Je Ne Suis Rien Sans Toi - I'm Coming Home
- B3Ne Sois Pas Triste
- B4Comme D'Habitude
- B5L'Histoire De Bonnie And Clyde - The Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde
- B6Mirabella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is Blue are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Love Is Blue are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Love Is Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Canada. One of them is Philips 844.733.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 844.733) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 844-733 1Y and 844-733 2Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is Blue 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.
