France
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BARCLAY 80 469Barclay XBLY 80 469
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XBLY 80 469-1Center Label A
XBLY 80 469-2Center Label B
Mireille MathieuMireille Mathieu
Vinyl pressings
Mireille Mathieu
by Mireille Mathieu · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Mireille Mathieu was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Mireille Mathieu
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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 1972- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BARCLAY 80 469Barclay XBLY 80 469
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XBLY 80 469-1Center Label A
XBLY 80 469-2Center Label B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tapecar 80469
- Format
- LP
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 075
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2424 075-ASide 1
2424 075-BSide 2
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 075
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- General Music GMLP 0453
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Tapecar 80469First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2424 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2424 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | General Music GMLP 0453First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | Overseas Records UPS-188-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Lebanon | SLD 80 469First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Barclay BARCLAY 80 469 / Barclay XBLY 80 469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Barclay BARCLAY 80 469 / Barclay XBLY 80 469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6325 400LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 80469LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1J'Etais Si Jeune
- A2Le Chemin Du Ciel
- A3Corsica
- A4Une Passerelle
- A5La Chanson Du Départ
- A6En Frappant Dans Nos Mains
- B1Adieu Je T'Aime
- B2Ils S'En Vont Tous Un Jour
- B3Emporte-Moi
- B4Quand J'Entends Cet Air Là
- B5Dieu Te Garde
- B6Pleure Mon Coeur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mireille Mathieu are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mireille Mathieu are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Mireille Mathieu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Brazil, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Barclay BARCLAY 80 469, released November 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Mireille Mathieu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BARCLAY 80 469, 80469, 2424 075, GMLP 0453) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XBLY 80 469-1 and XBLY 80 469-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mireille Mathieu 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.
