France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61.849Barclay 61849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61849 A DFRunout side A
BLY 61849 BRunout side B
BLY 61849-1Label side A
BLY 61849-2Label side B
Patrick JuvetSonia
Vinyl pressings
Sonia
by Patrick Juvet · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesChansonPop
Sonia was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Sonia
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61.849Barclay 61849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61849 A DFRunout side A
BLY 61849 BRunout side B
BLY 61849-1Label side A
BLY 61849-2Label side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61.849Barclay 61 849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Molded labels
- Runout / matrix
BAR 61849 A CIDISStamped Runout side A
BAR 61849 B CIDISStamped Runout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 660007Barclay 61849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61849 A DFRunout side A
BLY 61849 BRunout side B
BLY 61849-1Label side A
BLY 61849-2Label side B
Lebanon
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 61849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY 61849 A DFRunout side A
BLY 61849 BRunout side B
1 BA 187Label side A
2 BA 187Label side B
Portugal
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay SP-20.118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Barclay 61.849 / Barclay 61849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Barclay 61.849 / Barclay 61849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Barclay 660007 / Barclay 61849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Barclay 61.849 / Barclay 61 849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Lebanon | Barclay 61849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | Barclay MI 30082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Barclay SP-20.118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Nicaragua | Barclay br-200127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53766 / Barclay S 537667", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Barclay HIT-21637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 660 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | Lebanon | Barclay BA 187 / Barclay 618497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASonia3:05
- BI Will Be In L.A. (Le Lundi Au Soleil)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonia are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sonia are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Sonia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Lebanon, Portugal, Mexico. One of them is Barclay 61.849.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61.849, 660007, 61849, SP-20.118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 61849 A DF and BLY 61849 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonia 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.
