France
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 412Barclay 70412
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70412 AEtched Side A
BLY 72402 BEtched Side B
BLY 70412 AA Side Label
BLY 70412 BB Side Label
Les Chaussettes NoiresNoël De L'an Dernier
Vinyl pressings
Noël De L'an Dernier
by Les Chaussettes Noires · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesTwistRock & RollHolidayRock
Noël De L'an Dernier 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 Noël De L'an Dernier
3 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
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70 412Barclay 70412
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 70412 A 1 GFA Side Label
BLY 70412 B 1 GFB Side Label
Belgium
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 70412
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7E BLY 70.412 aA Side Label
7E BLY 70.412 bB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Belgium | Barclay 70412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 412 / Barclay 70412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 412 / Barclay 70412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 70 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 412 / Barclay 704127", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | Spain | Barclay SBGE 831177", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 70 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 70 412 / Barclay N° 704127", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Noël De L’An Dernier3:36
- A2Vivre Sa Vie1:44
- B1Le Twist Du Père-Noël2:01
- B2Noël De France2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Noël De L'an Dernier are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Noël De L'an Dernier are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Noël De L'an Dernier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France, Belgium. One of them is Barclay 70 412, released November 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Noël De L'an Dernier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70 412, 70412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 70412 A and BLY 72402 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Noël De L'an Dernier 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.
