France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Rika ZaraïBalapapa / Mille Violons
Vinyl pressings
Balapapa / Mille Violons
by Rika Zaraï · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Balapapa / Mille Violons was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Balapapa / Mille Violons
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 028Philips 6009.028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6009 028 1 + 380Stamped runout side A
6009 028 2 + 380Stamped runout side B
6009 028 1Centre label side A
6009 028 2Centre label side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009.028Philips 6009 028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6009 028 1 + 380A-side runout
6009 028 2 + 380B-side runout
6009 028 1Centre label side A
6009 028 2Centre label side B
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
6009-028-1/1Etched runout side A
6009-028-2/1Etched runout side B
6009 028.1Label side A
6009 028.2Label side B
Madagascar
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009.028Philips 6009 028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Philips 6009 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Belgium | Philips 6009 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | France | Philips 6009 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Philips 6009 028 / Philips 6009.028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Philips 6009.028 / Philips 6009 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Madagascar | Philips 6009.028 / Philips 6009 028First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | Belter 07.780 / Belter 07-780First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | Belter 07.780First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6009 0287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Turkey | Philips 6009 028 TR7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABalapapa3:12
- BMille Violons2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Balapapa / Mille Violons are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Balapapa / Mille Violons are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Balapapa / Mille Violons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Belgium, Madagascar, Spain. One of them is Philips 6009 028.
How do I tell if my copy of Balapapa / Mille Violons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6009 028, 6009.028, 07.780) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Balapapa / Mille Violons 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.