France
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 417Barclay N° 70417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70417 AEtched side A
BLY 70417 BEtched side B
BLY 70417 ALabel side A
BLY 70417 BLabel side B
Les Chaussettes NoiresLe Twist
Vinyl pressings
Le Twist
by Les Chaussettes Noires · 1961
10 pressings3 countriesRock & RollYé-YéTwistRock
Le Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Le Twist
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 417Barclay 70417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70417 ALabel A
BLY 70417 BLabel B
BLY 70417 A1Label A variant 1
BLY 70417 B1Label B variant 1
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 417Barclay 70417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70417 ALabel A
BLY 70417 BLabel B
Spain
1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay SBGE 83004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 417 / Barclay 70417First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 417 / Barclay 70417First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | Spain | Barclay SBGE 83004First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 417 / Barclay N° 70417First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | Belgium | Barclay 70 4177", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Barclay 704177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Barclay 70 4177", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 70 4177", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Le Twist2:13
- A2Rock Des Karts1:40
- B1Quand Je Te Vois (Pretty Little Angel Eyes)2:20
- B2Petite Sheila (She She Little Sheila)3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Twist are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Le Twist are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was Le Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France, Spain. One of them is Barclay 70 417, released December 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70 417, SBGE 83004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 70417 A and BLY 70417 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Twist 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.
