France
November 16, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6499 731
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6499731 1 380 CIDISRun-out side A
6499731 2 380 CIDISRun-out side B
6499 731 1Center label A
6499 731 2Center label B
Vinyl pressings
Vu De L'Extérieur
by Serge Gainsbourg · 1973
18 pressings4 countriesChansonBalladPop
Vu De L'Extérieur 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 Vu De L'Extérieur
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
November 16, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6499 731
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6499 731
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6499-731-A J.C.
6499-731-B # 2 J.C.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Philips 6499 731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Philips 6499 731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6499 731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Philips FDX-187LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | Philips 548 430-1 / Mercury 548 430-1LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered |
| 2008 | France | Mercury 530 855-1 / Universal Music France 530 855-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | France | Mercury 5308551LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France | Mercury 530 855-1 / Universal Music France 530 855-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | France | Mercury 537 184-9 / Universal Music France 537 184-9LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2016 | France | Mercury 537 184-5LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | Mercury 539 135-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6499 731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Je Suis Venu Te Dire Que Je M'En Vais3:20
- A2Vu De L'Extérieur3:38
- A3Panpan Cucul2:40
- A4Par Hasard Et Pas Rasé2:26
- A5Des Vents Des Pets Des Poums2:53
- B1Titicaca2:57
- B2Pamela Popo2:23
- B3La Poupée Qui Fait2:59
- B4L'Hippopodame1:44
- B5Sensuelle Et Sans Suite3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vu De L'Extérieur are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Vu De L'Extérieur are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2025.
When was Vu De L'Extérieur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Canada. One of them is Philips 6499 731, released November 16, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Vu De L'Extérieur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6499 731) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6499731 1 380 CIDIS and 6499731 2 380 CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vu De L'Extérieur 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.
