France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 620.139Barclay N° 620139
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 620139 AStamped side A
BLY 620139 BStamped side B
BLY 620139-1Label side A
BLY 620139-2Label side A
Pierre BacheletHistoire D'O
Vinyl pressings
Histoire D'O
by Pierre Bachelet · 1975
15 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackThemeStage & Screen
Histoire D'O was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Histoire D'O
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 620.139Barclay 620139
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 620139 AEtched Side A
BLY 620139 BEtched Side A
BLY 620139-1Label Side A
BLY 620139-2Label Side A
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Byron Lane BYRL 01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 444 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 16444 A-1 75 Made in Germany Made in Austria 012Runout side A
S 16444 B-1 75 Made in Germany Made in Austria 012Runout side B
S 16444 ALabel side A
S 16444 BLabel side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 444 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 16444 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 16444 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 16 444 ALabel side A
S 16 444 BLabel side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 444 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 16444 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 16444 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 16 444 ALabel side A
S 16 444 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Austria | Ariola 16 444 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Able AB. 796First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Barclay 620.139 / Barclay N° 620139First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Barclay 620.139 / Barclay 620139First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 444 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 444 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 550First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | CAM AMP 163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Universal International Music 5090 103 / Universal International Music N. 5090 103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Bocaccio Records B-32525 / CFE B-32525First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Bocaccio Records B-32525First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Byron Lane BYRL 01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | CAM AMP 163First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Portugal | Roda RS 1117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor DP 40057" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHistoire D'O3:05
- BO' Et La Rencontre2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Histoire D'O are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Histoire D'O are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Histoire D'O first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, UK, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Barclay 620.139.
How do I tell if my copy of Histoire D'O is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 620.139, BYRL 01, 16 444 AT, SCMG 550) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 620139 A and BLY 620139 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Histoire D'O 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.
