UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 3802-1G P ISide A
YAX 3803-1G O ISide B
Mireille MathieuLes Bicyclettes De Belsize
Vinyl pressings
Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
by Mireille Mathieu · 1968
14 pressings5 countriesChansonRomanticVocalPop
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 Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
6 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX.3802-1G
XAX.3803-1G
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 3802-1G GHSide A runout, Variant 1
YAX 3803-1G GDSide B runout, Variant 1
YAX 3803-1G GP 1Side A runout, Variant 2
YAX 3803-1G T 1Side B runout, Variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-306
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STI - 306 - A3 #1
STI - 306 - A3 #2
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO 6328Columbia SCXO-6328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 3802-1GSide A
YAX 3803-1GSide B
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXM. 6328Columbia SCXM 6328
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 3802-1GSide A
YAX 3803-1GSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 6328 / Columbia SCXO-6328First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Columbia SCXM. 6328 / Columbia SCXM 6328First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia SCX 6328First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia SX 6328First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia SCX 6328First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records ST-306First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | South Africa | Columbia SCXJ 6328LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Columbia SX 6328LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-306LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-306LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-306LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records ST-306LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 8406 / EMI SLZ 8406LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-306LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
- A2Tous Les Amoureux
- A3Celui Que J'Aime
- A4Viens Dans Ma Rue
- A5C'est À Mayerling
- A6Ensemble (Sometimes)
- B1Et Merci Quand Même
- B2Une Rose Au Coeur De L'Hiver (If You Change Your Mind)
- B3Je Ne Suis Rien Sans Toi (I'm Coming Home)
- B4Quand Tu T'En Iras
- B5Tous Les Violons De Vienne
- B6Un Homme Et Une Femme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Bicyclettes De Belsize are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Les Bicyclettes De Belsize are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Les Bicyclettes De Belsize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia SCX 6328.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Bicyclettes De Belsize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCX 6328, SX 6328, ST-306, SCXO 6328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 3802-1G P I and YAX 3803-1G O I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
