France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BLY 60 994Barclay 60 994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H/BLY.60 994 ARunout side A, etched
H/BLY.60 994 BRunout side B, etched
BLY 60994 1Label side A
BLY 60994-2Label side B
Mireille MathieuEnsemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
Vinyl pressings
Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
by Mireille Mathieu · 1968
11 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
10 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60 994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
H/BLY.60994 ARunout side A, etched
H/BLY-60 994 BRunout side B, etched
BLY 60994-1Label side A
BLY 60994-2Label side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60 994Barclay No. 60 994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BLY 60994 A1 01Runout side A
BLY 60994 B1 8Runout side B
BLY 60 994-1Label side A
BLY 60 994-2Label side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60 994Barclay N° 60994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
H/BLY-60994 ASide A, Etched
H/BLY-60994 BSide B, Etched
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
BLY 60994-1Side A
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60 994Barclay N° 60994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
H/BLY-60994 ASide A, Etched
H/BLY-60994 BSide B, Etched
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Barclay B 60055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Barclay BLY 60 994 / Barclay 60 994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60 994 / Barclay N° 60994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Special Edition · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Special Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60 994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60 994 / Barclay N° 60994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60 994 / Barclay N° 60994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 60 994 / Barclay No. 60 994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Lebanon | Barclay BA 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Sonoplay SN-20.179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Barclay BRC 10387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEnsemble3:01
- BLes Bicyclettes De Belsize3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, Canada, Lebanon, Spain. One of them is Barclay BLY 60 994.
How do I tell if my copy of Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLY 60 994, 60 994, 60994, B 60055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H/BLY.60 994 A and H/BLY.60 994 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ensemble / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize 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.
